Signs that will help you understand prostate cancer, what to do?

As time goes by, the risk of prostate cancer in men is increasing at an alarming rate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men after lung cancer. 

According to doctors, the risk of contracting this disease increases significantly after the age of 50. According to experts, if the disease is detected at an early stage, it does not become dangerous. But the problem is that in most cases, the symptoms of prostate cancer are not detected in the early stages. However, when the cancer progresses slowly, some clear symptoms may appear. Identifying these symptoms quickly makes treatment easier.

Main symptoms of prostate cancer

Urinary problems

Frequent need to urinate, especially at night
Difficulty starting or stopping urination
Weak urine stream, or stopping halfway through
Urine leakage when laughing or coughing
Inability to urinate while standing
Burning or painful urination
Pressure or pain in the anus
Bleeding
Blood in the urine
Blood in the semen
Sexual problems

Sudden new onset of trouble getting or maintaining an erection
Discomfort or pain during ejaculation
Less semen than usual during ejaculation
Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer
Swelling of the lower extremities
Weakness or numbness in the lower extremities, often with constipation
Persistent pain in the waist, buttocks, or back if the cancer has spread to the bones
A feeling of tightness or numbness in the legs
Sudden weight loss and weakness Read
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According to doctors, these symptoms may not always be due to prostate cancer. However, if such symptoms occur, it is important to seek medical advice immediately. Regular health check-ups and PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests help detect prostate cancer in its early stages.