By Prof Prabhakar Rajan
Problems with urination are also common as men get older, but you should also speak to your GP if you develop difficulty urinating or feel as though your bladder isn’t empty when you finish. Having a weak flow when you urinate, feeling the urge to go to the toilet more than usual – especially if you suddenly feel desperate to go – and leaking, either before urinating or after emptying your bladder all require investigation.
Having one or any of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have prostate cancer, nor does an absence of symptoms mean you do not have cancer. Talk to your GP or urologist about it. And don’t worry – they don’t need to stick their finger up your backside to check.
There are ways to improve the health of your prostate, like drinking green tea
You can lower your risk of prostate cancer by staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. Eat a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, especially tomatoes and broccoli, as well as fruit, wholegrains, and fish.
Limit red meat and excess dairy. Don’t smoke and limit your alcohol intake. Get enough vitamin D from sunlight, food or supplements. Some foods also appear to directly protect the prostate, including green tea, soy foods, turmeric and pomegranate.
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/conditions/cancer/prostate-cancer-surgeon-men-must-know/
