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enlargement of prostate gland - #21976

Riya

I am a bit worried about this enlargement of prostate gland thing. The other day, I noticed I’ve been running to the bathroom way more than usual, like every hour or something, especially at night! It’s super annoying and I feel like I can't even sleep properly. My father had some issues with what they called benign enlargement of prostate gland, and I’m scared I might be going down the same path. At first, I thought maybe I was just drinking too much water, but then I started feeling this weird heaviness in my lower abdomen and sometimes pain when I pee. I went to the doctor and they mentioned something about enlargement of prostate gland being a pretty common issue for men my age, but I’ve heard mixed things. A friend said it could lead to more serious issues if untreated. How common is this enlargement of prostate gland thing really? Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help or prevent it? I wish I could just understand it better without feeling all anxious about what could happen next! Also, are there tests or signs to really look for that would say if it's getting worse?

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