If you think you have an enlarged prostate, get the diagnosis confirmed by a doctor. This will be a simple visit – usually, your doctor can make the diagnosis simply by listening to your story.
But to exclude more serious conditions, he or she may want to do some tests, including an internal examination via your back passage to examine the prostate gland, and blood tests.
Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, your doctor will be in a position to discuss treatment options with you. In general, these will include:
Today, an increasing number of doctors will consider the use of licensed herbal remedies containing Saw Palmetto herb in the treatment of an enlarged prostate.
The berries of the Saw Palmetto plant have been used traditionally to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate. These berries contain a specific type of plant oil, including one known as β-sistosterol.
In Canada, the Department of Health has granted licences to a few Saw Palmetto products manufactured to pharmaceutical standards for the treatment of symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Saw Palmetto may be used at the ‘watchful waiting’ stage, either before or after surgery, particularly if symptoms are mild to moderately severe in nature. However, it may not be used if you are already on other types of prostate medication.
Although there is no need for you to speak to your doctor about Saw Palmetto before trying the herb, some men may prefer to do so.
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