o Urinary symptoms can include frequent
urination, small amounts of urine,
and slow urine flow.
o These symptoms can be caused by
urinary infections (usually in women) or,
in men, by an enlarged prostate gland.
Most men will suffer from harmless prostate
enlargement as they age and will often have
these urinary symptoms.
These symptoms may also signal prostate cancer.
Men experiencing urinary symptoms need a
bit of investigation, probably including
a specific blood test called
a PSA and a digital rectal exam.
o If cancer is suspected, a biopsy of the prostate may be needed.
o Cancer of the bladder and pelvic tumors
can also cause irritation of the bladder and urinary
frequency.