Chronic prostatitis getting worseWritten by Anonymous
Question : I HAVE been suffering from non-bacterial prostatitis for more than 10 years. The early symptom was a urinary tract infection. Lately, chronic prostatitis has developed. I get a painful, burning sensation after urination. The pain now is almost constant, whether I urinate or not. My urine flow is good and I urinate normally at night. I cannot take foods such as eggs, prawns and belacan at all, I get infected next day. The antibiotics do not help me much and I experience pain after sexual intercourse. I suspect that my prostatitis is related to my gastric problem, this has been rejected by my doctor.Answer : Non-bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation of prostate gland with no known cause. There are many theories about cause of non-bacterial prostatitis -- fungi, viruses, trichomonads and obligate anaerobic bacteria have been suspected. Irritation caused by a reflux of urine flowing into prostate may also be a cause. Pressure of prostate against urethra is main cause of urinary problems associated with prostate. Treatment for non-bacterial prostatitis is difficult and aimed at treating symptoms. Many patients are treated with long-term antibiotics to ensure that bacteria are not cause of their prostatitis. However, taking long-term antibiotics will destroy friendly bacteria in intestine and result in chronic prostatitis. Repeated infections increase risk of prostate cancer. Prostate enlargement and cancer are both linked to hormonal changes that occur as men get older.
| | Healthful oils that turn toxicWritten by Anonymous
POLYUNSATURATED vegetable oils from plants like soybeans and sunflowers are generally praised by nutritionists because they help people keep their cholesterol down and, it is believed, avoid heart disease. But a new study reports that when used to fry foods, oils produce a toxic compound that has been associated with illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and liver problems. The findings, researchers say, highlight risk of reheating
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