Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height around 7–10 ft (2.1–3.0 m). It is endemic to the subtropical Southeastern United States, most commonly along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains and sand hills. It grows in clumps or dense thickets in sandy coastal areas, and as undergrowth in pine woods or hardwood hammocks.

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Understanding-the-Root-Cause

Understanding the Root Cause

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An increase in thirst and urination could be due to several factors. These range from lifestyle choices, such as high salt intake, to more serious medical conditions like diabetes. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider to rule out severe health problems if these symptoms persist. Once serious conditions are eliminated, you can then explore natural remedies to balance your water consumption and urination.

Natural-Remedies

Natural Remedies

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Nature provides an array of medicinal plants, some of which can help manage excessive thirst and frequent urination. Here are a few:

Saw-Palmetto-(Serenoa-repens)

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

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Native to the Southeastern United States, this plant has been used for centuries by Native Americans to treat urinary and reproductive system problems. It can help soothe the urinary tract and manage urination frequency.

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Stinging-Nettle-(Urtica-dioica)

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

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Found in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America, this herb is used to treat urinary problems. It has diuretic properties, which means it encourages the elimination of waste products through increased urination.

Horsetail-(Equisetum-arvense)

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

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Known for its diuretic properties, horsetail has been used for centuries to treat kidney and bladder troubles, and increase urine output.

Preparation-and-Consumption

Preparation and Consumption

Saw-Palmetto-Tea

Saw Palmetto Tea

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Add one teaspoon of saw palmetto berries to two cups of boiling water. Let it steep for about 15 minutes before straining. You can consume this tea twice daily.

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Stinging Nettle Infusion

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Pour one cup of boiling water over a tablespoon of dried stinging nettle leaves. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and drink. You can have this infusion two to three times a day.

Horsetail-Tea

Horsetail Tea

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Boil one tablespoon of dried horsetail in a cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink this tea twice daily.

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Anti-Cancer-Properties

Anti-Cancer Properties

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Scientific studies have shown that some of these plants possess potential anti-cancer properties. For instance, the active ingredients in Saw Palmetto are believed to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. Similarly, stinging nettle has demonstrated potential in slowing down the growth of certain cancer cells.

Questions-and-Answers

Questions and Answers

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Q: Are there any side effects to using these herbs?

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A: While these herbs are generally considered safe, they may cause mild side effects in some people. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment.

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Q: &nbsp;Can I use these herbs if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A: &nbsp;Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using these herbs as their safety during these periods is not well-studied.

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Q: Can these herbs interact with other medications?

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A: Yes, these herbs may interact with other medications. Always discuss with your healthcare provider before starting any herbal treatment.

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Q: Can these herbs cure the medical conditions causing excessive thirst and urination?

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A: These herbs can help manage the symptoms, but they should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment of the underlying conditions.

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Q: Can I take these herbs in supplement form?

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A: Yes, these herbs are available in supplement form. However, it's important to remember that supplements should be taken under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

Excessive thirst and urination are symptoms that should not be overlooked, as they may be signs of serious health issues. Once major concerns are ruled out by a medical professional, natural remedies like saw palmetto, stinging nettle, and horsetail can be used to manage these symptoms. These herbs not only alleviate symptoms but also pack in potential anti-cancer benefits.

 Excessive Thirst or Urination: "Why You're Drinking More and Peeing More Than Usual"

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Herbs To Avoid If You Are Pregnant

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Preclinical studies have been conducted describing potential embryotoxicity for certain herbs. An extensive review conducted in 2003 [<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/bdrb.10050" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>] revealed several studies that scientifically evaluated the safety of herbs, including blue cohosh, ginger, ginkgo biloba, Siberian ginseng, scutellaria (Scutellaria lateriflora), St. John's wort and valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Among them, ginkgo biloba is the only herb for which teratogenic or embryotoxic effects are not reported, that is, others can cause abnormalities in fetal development.

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Here are which herbs should be avoided during pregnancy, due to the danger of causing contractions:

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/riezienie_niepoznatata_bilka_za_plosk_koriem" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Fennel</a> (wild dill, fennel - Foeniculum vulgare)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/khmielt_osnovna_sstavka_na_birata_no_i_bilka_s_mnogho_liechiebni_svoistva" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Hops</a> (Humulus lupulus)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)</div>
</li>
<li>Black and green tea (Camellia sinensis) - do not exceed 1 cup per day;</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Salvia (sage - Salvia officinalis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - are not safe in the form of tea in large quantities or with long use;</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and Oregano (Origanum spp.) - are safe if used as a spice, but not as infusion or essential oil;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) - it is not a good idea to take them as tea, but it's safe to use a little as a spice;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Aloe vera - if taken internally it is not safe, but externally it's safe;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Red clover (Trifolium pratense)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/zhienshient_8_prichini_poradi_koito_kitaitsitie_gho_narichat_kralitsata_na_bilkitie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Ginseng</a> (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Juniper (Juniperus communis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Castor bean, castor oil plant (Ricinus communis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Rue, common rue or herb-of-grace (Ruta graveolens</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Damiana (Turnera diffusa)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Black and blue cohosh (Actaea racemosa and Caulophyllum thalictroides)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/iekstrakt_ot_iednoghodishien_pielin_artemisia_annua_shchie_bdie_izsliedvan_za_aktivnost_srieshchu_covid_19_481480f7_9437_40b5_a59b_5071935e117a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Wormwood</a> (Artemisia sp.)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Common barberry, European barberry (Berberis vulgaris)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Alchemilla xanthochlora</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Garden angelica, wild celery and Norwegian angelica (Angelica archangelica)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Dong quai or female ginseng (Angelica sinensis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Buckthorn (Rhamnus)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/kakvi_sa_prichinitie_za_ugholiemiena_prostata_i_ima_li_liechieniie_s_bilki_e6649524_c6c7_443e_9780_c569c3224f15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Saw palmetto</a> (Serenoa repens)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Gotu Kola, kodavan, Indian pennywort or Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Boldo (Peumus boldus)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Kava kava (Piper methysticum)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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A large part of these herbs are not suitable for consumption also during breastfeeding.

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Herbs And Plants Safe During Pregnancy As Spices And Food

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As we mentioned, some herbs also play the role of spices, and in this form they are safe during pregnancy, since there is no danger of over-doseing.

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These are:

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<ul>
<li>Basil</li>
<li>Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)</li>
<li>Sage</li>
<li>Rosemary</li>
<li>Dill (Anethum graveolens)</li>
<li>Mint</li>
<li>Thyme</li>
<li>Fennel</li>
<li>Ginger (Zingiber officinale)</li>
<li>Garlic (Allium sativum)</li>
</ul>

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It is important that both patients and doctors are aware of the potential of herbs and the fact that not every natural remedy is harmless in any case. The perception that if they do not help, then herbs will certainly not do harm is wrong - it is their active substances that we rely on when we use them for treatment, and their action does not stop, even when it can harm the body, and it is important that these cases are prevented by us as intelligent human beings. :)

Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy

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Author: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

The most common problem associated with the prostate in men over 50, is its enlargement. The condition has different names - enlarged prostate, benign hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement of the prostate gland.

According to some data, more than 50% of men over the age of 60 suffer from an enlarged prostate, and the percentage becomes impressive after 85 years of age - 90%.

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In the article you will learn:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the prostate - ads do not give a comprehensive answer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the condition enlarged prostate, causes and risk factors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Symptoms, that the prostate is enlarged</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Treatment of enlarged prostate by conventional means and drugs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Alternative treatment of enlarged prostate with herbs</li>
</ul>

What-is-the-prostate

What is the prostate

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The prostate is an organ that only men have. It is an apricot-sized gland and produces some of the ingredients of seminal fluid. The gland is located right in front of the rectum (right intestine) and under the bladder.

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The prostate surrounds the urethra - the duct that carries urine from the bladder outwards. It is a vital organ for the proper functioning of the male reproductive system.

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The prostate secretes fluid that keeps sperm alive and mobile, protecting the genetic code they carry. It contains a number of substances, including enzymes, zinc and citric acid. One of these enzymes (PSA) liquifies&nbsp;the seminal fluid after a few minutes outside the male body, allowing sperm to move more easily to the egg.

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During ejaculation, the prostate shrinks and injects its fluid into the urethra. In doing so, it closes the opening between the bladder and the urethra and the semen passes at high speed. That is why it is impossible for urine to pass during ejaculation. [<a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319859#what-does-the-prostate-do" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 1</a>]

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Enlarged prostate - causes and risk factors

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Benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate is a condition that blocks the passage of urine through the urethra. Prostate cells gradually multiply, creating an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra and, accordingly, prevents the normal discharge of urine and semen from the body.

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The narrowed urethra forces the bladder to contract more strongly to get rid of urine.

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Thus, over time, the bladder muscle can become stronger, thicker and too sensitive. As a result, it begins to shrink, even when it contains small amounts of urine, leading to the well-known need to urinate frequently.

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However, the bladder muscle can not overcome the effect of the narrowed urethra, so urine remains in the bladder and it does not empty completely.

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It is not entirely clear what causes an enlarged prostate. However, this may be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones when men get older. There are several risk factors for prostate enlargement. These include:

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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="/p/10_liubopitni_fakta_za_starieienieto_i_kak_da_gho_zabavim_359c758c_61cf_45c5_9da2_e588e3e54d79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Aging</a>. Prostate enlargement rarely manifests itself with any symptoms in men younger than 40 years of age. About a third of men experience moderate to severe symptoms by the age of 60, and about half - up to the age of 80.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="/p/kak_ghienitie_opriedieliat_prilikata_s_roditielitie_ni_2256bb0a_9ee8_4d00_8f3e_7ca44b90aa45" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Heredity</a>. If you have a blood relative - for example, a father or brother with prostate problems - the condition is more likely to affect you. Studies show that genetic factor is of great importance and is most likely autosomal dominant inheritance. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/bg/eng/research/pubmed/Familial_aggregation_of_bothersome_benign_prostatic_hyperplasia_symptoms_12670565" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 6</a>]</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="/p/vsichko_za_diabiet_tip_2_na_iedno_miasto_9b1be4d6_84a7_42c6_8e37_de3bd6480ba1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Diabetes</a> and heart disease. Research has shown that diabetes, as well as heart disease and the use of beta blockers, can increase the risk of prostate enlargement.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Lifestyle. Obesity increases the risk of increased prostate, and exercise can reduce it.</li>
</ul>

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Symptoms of enlargedprostate

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At the initial stages of enlargement of the prostate, symptoms may not appear, but as the condition progresses, the following complaints usually appear:

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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Weak urinary stream</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feeling incomplete emptying of the bladder</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Difficulty starting when urinating</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Frequent urination</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A sense of urgency to go</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Getting up often at night to urinate</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A stream that starts and stops at intersections</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Going back to the toilet again, minutes after the last time</li>
</ul>

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It is good to keep in mind that in some cases the prostate is very enlarged, but no symptoms are present.

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Enlargement of the prostate does not only cause annoying, but harmless discomfort. When the bladder is not completely emptied, the risk of developing urinary tract infections increases.

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Over time, other serious problems may develop, including bladder stones, blood in the urine, incontinence (discharge or inability to hold), acute urinary retention (inability to urinate).

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The sudden and complete inability to urinate is an emergency and you should immediately visit a doctor! In rare cases, damage to the bladder or kidneys may develop from enlargement of the prostate.

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Conventional treatment of enlarged prostate

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Treatment of the enlarged prostate may include medical drugs, a minimally invasive procedure or surgery, depending on the age, size of the gland and severity of symptoms. Everything is strictly individual on a case-by-case basis, and the decision on the type of treatment should be taken jointly between patient and doctor. [<a href="https://www.webmd.com/men/prostate-enlargement-bph/features/enlarged-prostate-bph-complex-problem#1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref. 2</a>]

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Medications for enlarged prostate

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The medications used to treat the enlarged prostate have two mechanisms of action - either suppressing the growth of its cells to stop the enlargement, or shrinking it.

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Drug treatment gives good results and rarely has side effects, therefore it is preferred by men.

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There are two groups of drugs - alpha blockers and inhibitors of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.

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Alpha blockers. These drugs do not reduce the size of the prostate, but are very effective for relieving symptoms, as they relax the muscles around the prostate and bladder, so urine can pass more easily. Alpha blockers act quickly and symptoms improve within a day or two. They are most effective for men with a normal to moderately enlarged prostate gland.

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Inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase. They can partially shrink the prostate by reducing the levels of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is involved in prostate growth.

Minimally-invasive-procedures

Minimally invasive procedures

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Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) - special equipment is used , which locally raises the temperature to 42-44 degrees (hyperthermia) or 45-60 degrees (thermotherapy). It is used in patients with slight to moderate blockage of the flow of urine. Reduces the frequency of urination, the feeling of urgency, tension and the intermittent stream - but does not correct any problems with emptying the bladder. TUMT is performed in a doctor's office and requires only local anesthesia and pain medications.

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Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) - the procedure destroys part of the prostate tissue to relieve symptoms. No stay in the hospital is required.

Surgical-intervention

Surgical intervention

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - the most common operation in an enlarged prostate. It is believed to bring the greatest relief of symptoms. Only the tissue that presses the urethra with the help of an electric loop is removed.

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Causes, conventional and herbal treatment of enlarged prostate