Men's Health

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the condition commonly known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is extremely common; it’s the main reason many older men have trouble urinating. Usually, BPH is more of a nuisance than a major medical problem, though serious complications can occasionally occur.

Chronic prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland located between the bladder and penis. It causes urinary pain symptoms and painful ejaculation.

Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, the tube at the back of the testicles that transports sperm. It’s usually caused by an infection and needs to be treated with antibiotics.

Male breast cancer is incredibly rare and is usually not noticed until it has progressed. Symptoms include a painless mass, skin changes, or bloody or milky discharge from the nipple. It is usually a ductal carcinoma and treated via surgical removal of cancerous tissue.

This article will review the symptoms, causes, management, and prevention of orchitis. Orchitis is inflammation of the testicle due to viral or non-viral causes. Symptoms include fever, headache, a general ill-feeling, as well as testicular pain and swelling.

Prostate infections are not uncommon in men. They happen when bacteria gets into the prostate gland and causes inflammation. Symptoms include painful urination, chills, and muscle aches.

Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, two egg-shaped glands located beneath the penis. Signs of testicular cancer include a lump in the testicle, a change in how the testicle feels, aching in the lower abdomen of the groin, swelling of the scrotum, and pain in the scrotum.

Testicular torsion can be extremely painful and is an emergency situation. It happens when the cord that carries blood to the testicles twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicles.