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Enlarged prostate cause cancer
Does having enlarged prostate and prostatitis increase chances of prostate cancer? What food to eat and avoid? Taking urimax D tablet once at night. Age 58
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If you have a progressive enlargement of prostate in spite of taking medications for the same or if you are having recurrent episodes of prostatitis it is better you get reevaluated by an experienced urologist.
Because an increasing gland size inspire if medication warrants further intervention. And moreover recurrent phases of inflammation can lead to short term and long term complications.
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if any fever episodes or pelvic pain consult an urologist at once.
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Enlarged prostate can be benign or malignant. Infection usually not cause cancer of prostate.
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