Warning signs of stomach pain are actually prostate disease

Stomach pain is an extremely common health problem. However, persistent stomach pain does not necessarily mean a problem with the digestive tract. Prostate disease can also cause abdominal pain and affect the stomach.

Prostate conditions can affect the stomach because of the prostate's location and function in the body. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located in front of the rectum and bladder, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Swollen lower abdomen and stomach pain can be signs of an enlarged prostate.

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The main function of the prostate is to secrete a special fluid that plays a very important role in the process of forming semen. Because the fluid secreted from the prostate needs to mix with other fluids of the semen, the prostate is connected to the urethra.

Under normal conditions, the prostate gland does not cause any health problems. However, if this sex gland becomes enlarged, also known as prostate hypertrophy, it will cause some unpleasant symptoms.

An enlarged prostate will compress the surrounding anatomical structures. The risk of prostate enlargement increases when men pass the age of 40. Statistics show that about 90% of men aged 80 and over are suffering from prostate enlargement.

An enlarged prostate affects the bladder and urethra. Patients will experience symptoms such as difficulty emptying the bladder and weak urine flow. In severe cases, prostate enlargement will cause bloody urine, fever, pain and swelling in the abdomen, thereby affecting the stomach.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the doctor will have the appropriate treatment. Mild cases of prostate enlargement will be treated with medication. The two commonly used drugs are alpha blockers and reductase inhibitors.

If medication does not work, surgery may be considered. Depending on the patient's health, the doctor may recommend less invasive methods.

Although an enlarged prostate is uncomfortable, it can be effectively managed and treated. In addition, some research evidence suggests that the condition does not increase the risk of prostate cancer, according to Medical News Today.

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