| No Sex Can Lead to Pain, Sterility and Impotence in Men
Prostatitis is hard to detect and treat, and unlike prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), it strikes young and middle-aged men. The condition is detected in urine and prostate fluid samples and thoroughly examination of the prostate, through digital rectal examination, involving the insertion of a well lubricated gloved finger into the rectum. This way, the physician can detect any prostate abnormality. A prostate specific antigen (PSA) test can be made on blood samples, but both prostatitis and prostate cancer boost the levels of PSA . Currently, prostatitis is classified as nonbacterial, acute, and chronic. The most common prostatitis is the nonbacterial type, characterized by frequent urination and pain in the lower abdomen or lower back area. It is caused by stress and irregular sexual activity.
Health briefs for Jan. 28
The screenings will take place at the Regional Health booth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, upstairs in Room F. Screening may detect prostate cancer early by testing the amount of PSA in the blood.The American Cancer Society recommends all men older than 50 have an annual PSA blood test and a digital rectal examination. Men in high-risk categories, such as African American men or men with a strong family history of prostate cancer before age 65, should begin testing at age 45. Walk-ins for the screening are welcome. Results will be sent by mail. For more information about the PSA screening, call 719-2314.Program offers free power wheelchairsThe Senior Wheels USA Program will provide power wheelchairs to qualified people for home use at no cost. According to Leon Johnson, program director, these power wheelchairs will be available to those who can no longer walk safely or propel themselves with a manual wheelchair and who meet additional guidelines of the program.
Blood Test Can Gauge Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Shows
ScienceDaily (Jan. 17, 2008) New genomics research has found that a simple blood test can determine which men are likely to develop prostate cancer. Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues found that five genetic variants previously associated with prostate cancer risk have a strong cumulative effect. .
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