If you can, you want to prevent men's enlargement from leading to problems in the urinary tract.There are no sure-fire ways to do that.If you catch the issue early, you can head it off with treatment.If you watch your weight and exercise, you can reduce your risk of developing an enlarged prostrate.
Step 1: A balanced diet is what you should eat.
If you have excess body fat, eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.A day without added sugar should include fresh, dried, canned, or frozen fruit and vegetables.Chicken breast, fish, and beans are good for you.Whole wheat, bulgur, barley, and oatmeal are some of the foods you can eat for whole grains.Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables.A quarter of your plate can be either whole grains or lean meat.
Step 2: It's a good idea to lower your daily fat intake.
Reducing how much fat you eat may help lower your risk of this condition.Fat is found in red meat, dairy products, tropical oils, and processed foods.20% to 30% of your daily calories should come from fat.You know what's in your food by reading labels.Unsaturated fats, such as nuts, nut butters, and olives, are good for you.Canola, peanut, olive, safflower, corn, and soybean are some of the oils you can eat.Omega-3s are found in a number of foods, including tuna, salmon, herring, walnuts, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
Step 3: You should watch your weight.
If you are at an appropriate weight, make sure you eat enough calories to sustain yourself and not gain weight.You can lose up to 2 pounds a week by cutting back on calories.You can calculate the number of calories you need to be eating by visiting a website.You need to know how many calories you are consuming by checking portion sizes.You will most likely eat more than the appropriate serving if you try to eyeball it.It's a good idea to measure out your food for a while.
Step 4: You should cut out drinks that are high in calories.
It's easy to take in more calories when you drink drinks like soda, sports drinks, and juice.Don't drink them every day.You can drink club soda or the sweetened waters.A little juice and club soda can be used to flavor it.Good choices are sweetened tea or coffee.There is limited research suggesting that green tea may help prevent men's health problems.
Step 5: Adding a supplement to your routine is a good idea.
Some supplements have shown promise for reducing inflammation.Green tea extract, saw palmetto, and Pygeum africanum are some of the supplements that may be helpful for men's health.Most of these supplements can be found over-the-counter.Before adding a new supplement, talk to your doctor.They can talk to you about potential interactions with your current medications.
Step 6: It is possible to exercise.
Exercise can help you lose weight.It can help balance out your hormones and decrease the chance of you developing an enlarged prostate.You don't have to work out at the gym.You can either go to the park with a friend or take a walk around the neighborhood at night.Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is one way to fit in activity throughout the day.Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.
Step 7: Know what your risk factors are.
Men over the age of 40 are at risk for this condition.If other people in your family have been affected by this condition, you may be too.You can be at risk for this condition if you have diabetes, heart disease, or are obese.
Step 8: Discuss having exams.
Your doctor will be able to notice any changes with your PSA if you have them regularly.It's a good idea to ask your doctor about the best schedule for your exams.A rectal exam is where your doctor will place a gloved finger up your rectum to check your health.The exam is not painful and may cause a bit of uneasiness.If you get exams, you'll be able to catch the growth early.
Step 9: You can start treatment if you notice the early symptoms.
You may not notice the symptoms initially.You can start treatment when you catch them.Symptoms include needing to urinate more often, inability to hold your urine, dribbling at the end of urination, low flow or interruption in the urine stream, pain while urinating, incontinence, and urine with an unusual look or odor.After ejaculation, you may experience pain.