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Start early to prevent prostate cancer… causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

A prostate is a walnut sized gland which is found in men only. It surrounds the tube which carries urine from the bladder to the penis. It is located in lower abdomen. It is a very common type of malignancy that is found in men.

The symptoms of prostate cancer are:
- difficulty in starting to urinate.
- frequent urination especially at night.
- pain while urinating.
- blood in urine.
- hip lower back pain.
- pain with ejaculation.
- pain in lower part of pelvis.
- weight loss.
- loss of appetite.

The cause of prostate cancer is not exactly known but there are some factors that increase the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. These factors include:
- A family history of prostate cancer in father or brother are at higher risk.
- Risk increases if several relatives are affected especially when they are young at time of diagnosis.
- High fat diet adds the risk of developing prostate cancer.
- A diet with high lycopenes and curcumin reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Diagnosis of prostate cancer involves following steps:
- Physical examination reveals an in-duration of nodule of the prostate.
- PSA blood test detects prostate cancer of low volume and is a step in initial diagnosis of prostate cancer.
- True cut prostate biopsy after positive PSA test confirms prostate cancer.

Treating early stages of prostate cancer involves watchful waiting. To treat prostate cancer, options available are:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Drug therapy
They can cause some side effects like impotence and incontinence but they tend to disappear after the treatment.

To prevent prostate cancer:
- Undergo examination and PSA test every 1-2 years interval.
- Limit animal fat consumption.
- Increase dietary consumption of lycopenes and curcumin rich food.

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Piles or Hemorrhoids in pregnancy – Causes and Treatment

Piles or hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum. If you have had a background with itching, pain in the bottom, or even any blood, you probably have piles (hemorrhoids). Piles can be painful. These veins can be hung during or after you empty your bowels. You may feel this as a soft small lump just inside or around the edge of the bottom. Hemorrhoids appear to be hereditary, but are more common during pregnancy.

Occurrence:
Hemorrhoids may occur during the first quarter, due to hormonal changes that occur in your body which typically causes constipation. But if you’re unfortunate enough to suffer from hemorrhoids, they are more likely to begin during quarter two.

Causes:
Hemorrhoids are formed when you strain to pass stool. If you have internal hemorrhoids, bright red blood is observed on toilet paper, feces and the toilet. It is caused by the continuous flow of blood through the vein. An external hemorrhoid can be felt as a hard lump, swelling around the rectum, which has bled and then coagulated. This blood clot is sometimes called a thromboses external hemorrhoid.

- Listen to your body and go to the bathroom whenever there is a feel of bowel movement. Do not strain bowel movements.
- The most effective way to prevent hemorrhoids is to avoid constipation. Eat a high fiber diet consisting of whole grains, raw or cooked leafy green vegetables and fruits. Also, drink lot of water (eight to 10 glasses a day).
- Try to exercise regularly, even a brisk walk is very beneficial.
- If necessary, consult your doctor for a stool softener.
- Doing pelvic floor exercises every day can also help. Tense the muscles around the vagina and anus and hold for 80-10 seconds before releasing and relaxing. Repeat 25 times. These exercises stimulate circulation in the area around the bottom and prevent hemorrhoids. It also strengthens the muscles around the vagina and perineum, which helps during childbirth and during recovery after childbirth.

Treatment:
- Take a warm bath to relieve itching and pain.
- Use ice packs to soothe hemorrhoids.
- Gently but thoroughly clean the affected area after each bowel movement. If you notice bleeding, you can even add a drop of water disinfectant used for cleaning. Water usage will be much gentler on the skin than toilet paper.
- Take the pressure off the veins. Avoid sitting or standing for long, and try sleeping on your side, not your back.
- Ask your doctor to recommend safe anesthetic, topical or medicated suppositories. Consult the before trying any over-the-counter hemorrhoid relief products.
- If the pain becomes unbearable, try to sit from time to time in an inflatable ring – shaped like a large donut. Many mothers find this solution a lifesaver. However, you should use it sparingly because it can reduce circulation in the affected area and prolong the healing process.

Talk to your doctor about the placement of topical anesthetic agent or a process that removes the body’s sensitivity to pain. Anesthetics are generally medically controlled chemicals, but include other forms such as hypnosis, or the body’s own ability to cause numbness and shock.

Piles or Haemorrhoids – Causes, Symptoms, Remedies and Diet

Piles is the swelling and enlargement of the blood vessel present near the anal region. It is common in all ages and sexes. Veins inside or outside the rectum gets inflamed. It is sometimes very painful. Piles can be of two types:
- External Piles: It can be felt and seen from outside. There is a lot of pain but less bleeding.
- Internal Piles: They are not visible and are present inside the anal canal. Dark colored blood is discharged.

CAUSES OF PILES

- Chronic constipation.
- Bowel disorders.
- Straining in order to evacuate the constipated bowels, and the pressure that is caused on the surrounding veins.
- Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
-Strenuous work.
- Obesity.
- Weak tissues.
- Stress and mental tension.
- Heredity
- Frequent diarrhea.
- Lifting heavy weights.
- Excessive intake of spicy and heavy food.
- Piles are more common in pregnancy and in conditions affecting liver and upper bowel.
- Low fiber diet.

SYMPTOMS OF PILES

- Bleeding in case of internal trouble.
- Pain in passing stools.
- Soreness.
- Irritation.
- Problem in sitting for a long time due to itching and discomfort.
- Pain in rectal region.
- Anemia due to profuse bleeding.
- Wind formation.

REMEDIES TO CURE PILES

- Radish juice should be taken regularly at least half a cup.
- Soak 3-4 dry figs in water after washing them in hot water. Drink the water and eat the figs the fist thing in the morning. They should be taken in the evening and continue this for three or four weeks.
- Boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk, mash well. Take 3-4 times a day.
- One and half to two grams of dried and powdered mango seeds should be consumed twice daily with or without honey.
- Eat jambul fruit with salt every morning for two or three months during its season.
- The juice of turnip leaves should be taken to cure this disease.
- Three tsp of bitter gourd juice mixed with a glass of buttermilk should be taken every morning.
- Half tsp of ginger juice mixed with half a tsp of fresh lime juice and fresh mint juice plus a tbsp of honey should be taken.
- Add 60 grams of water in 30 grams of grounded onion and take it twice in a day.
- Rice gruel with a glass of buttermilk is good for piles.
- Grounded sesame seeds can be given with butter for bleeding piles.

DIET FOR PILES

- The digestive tract should be given complete rest for few days.
- Patient should adopt an all fruit diet for at least seven days.
- Adopt a diet of natural foods.
- Foods which contain less fat are skimmed milk, buttermilk, curd and cottage cheese made from skimmed milk; all vegetables except cabbage, onions, dried beans and peas; cooked and dried cereals, fruits and fruit juices.
- Papaya, musk melon, apple and pear; green vegetables, particularly spinach and radish, wheat, porridge, whole meal cereals and milk should be taken.