It's a sad fact of growing older for the male species. Most men over the age of 60 (and some in their 50s) develop some symptoms of prostate problems. The three most common disorders are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate; Prostatitis, an inflammatory infection; and prostate cancer. BPH is so common that some physicians consider it a normal consequence of aging in males.

The prostate's main role is to produce an essential portion of the seminal fluid that carries sperm. This walnut-shaped gland located just below a man's bladder starts to kick in near puberty and continues to grow and grow. This enlargement doesn't usually cause symptoms until after age 40, and it usually doesn't cause problems until age 60 or later.

An enlarged prostate is problematic because it presses on the urethra, creating difficulties with urination and weakening the bladder. Some of the symptoms of prostate problems include:
-- difficulty urinating
-- frequent urination, especially at night
-- difficulty starting urination
-- an inability to empty the bladder
-- a dribble of urine despite the urgent need to urinate
-- a burning sensation when urinating
-- uncontrolled dribbling after urination
-- pain behind the scrotum
-- painful ejaculation

Prostatitis can occur in any man no matter the sex or age. Some would assume that this would occur in an older man but in fact there are more and more younger generations having prostate issues. Once you are diagnosed with prostatitis you will need to find a treatment to cure your symptoms. For some their doctors will prescribe a medication to take to lessen the inflammation but for others they would rather try a natural way first before pumping in chemicals into their systems. Prostatitis treatment options can be something as easy as eating the right foods. Some foods actually control the prostatitis and will treat symptoms due to prostatitis. These foods can be anything from fish, whole grains, soy, steamed veggies, tomatoes, cranberries, and many more will assist in the treatment of prostatitis.
 
Other prostatitis treatments that you could try would be herbal remedies. Many herbal remedies have been used for many years before medicine was ever available and has always worked in the past. Some swear by using herbal remedies before even heading to the doctors office. Saw palmetto is the most common herbal remedy to use when treating prostatitis. The saw palmetto will reduce the inflammation and will then lessen the pain when urination passes through. Other prostatitis treatments which use herbal remedies would be a mixture of a few different herbs such as sea holly, hydragea root, along with gravel root. Taking this mixture three times a day will give you the same relief as the saw palmetto. If you have the beginning stages of prostatitis it is not too early to start a treatment with herbal supplements such as pygeum extracts. By catching prostatitis in the beginning will lessen the symptoms and pains you may have if left alone.