by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic Credit: Mayo ClinicBenign prostatic hyperplasia, also called an enlarged prostate, is incredibly common, especially among men over 40. While it’s not the same as prostate cancer, an enlarged prostate can cause significant quality of life issues. Dr. Scott Cheney, a Mayo Clinic urologist, says there are ways to treat it...
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Using steam to treat an enlarged prostate
By Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Prostate gland enlargement can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms for men. And, as they age, their risk increases. Approximately 30% of men experience symptoms by age 60 and 50% of men by the time they are 80. There are several effective treatments for an enlarged prostate, including using steam to...