Clinical Perspectives on Prostate Diseases

The prostate is a male gland responsible for producing fluid containing the sperm. Prostate diseases are a group of conditions or diseases that affect the prostate gland or its function. There are three major types of prostate diseases, namely, prostatitis, enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer. Prostatitis is classified as bacterial prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. Some common symptoms of prostate diseases are painful urination, blood in the urine, and frequent urge to urinate, particularly during the night. The diagnosis of prostate diseases includes physical examination, prostate biopsies, ultrasound scans, blood tests, and mid-stream urine (MSU) tests. Prostatitis treatment varies according to the type of prostatitis. The treatments for prostate cancer include hormone treatment, chemotherapy, ablative treatments and prostatectomy. It consists of medications such as antibacterial drugs and supportive treatments. This book provides a detailed explanation of the clinical perspectives on prostate diseases. It is a vital tool for all researching and studying these diseases.