will a swollen prostate cause constipation?
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On the flip side of the coin, an enlarged prostate, cancerous or not, is a common cause of constipation. An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the rectum and make defecating difficult. In cases of chronic constipation not resolved despite a high-fibre diet and regular exercise, a prostate exam is recommended.
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In some men, the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, making urination difficult and causing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH symptoms include: Urinating frequently, especially at night. Difficulty getting a urine stream going.
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['changes in the immune system.', 'exposure to different bacteria in the hospital or care facility.', 'other health conditions, such as incontinence.', 'having had a prior UTI.', 'changes in the way the urinary system works, including prostatic hypertrophy in males.']
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If you have atonic or obstructive constipation, CBD may exacerbate your symptoms. However, it could also help you if you experience phases of constipation and diarrhea.
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Fatty foods stimulate contractions in the digestive tract, which can either slow down the emptying of the stomach and worsen constipation, or speed up movement, leading to or worsening diarrhea. The effect can depend on the type of fat and your tendency toward constipation or diarrhea.
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['Frequent urination.', 'Strong, persistent urge to urinate (urgency)', 'Burning or tingling sensation during or just after urination (dysuria)', 'Low-grade fever.', 'Cloudy urine with a strong odor.', 'Blood in urine (hematuria)', 'Trouble urinating, especially if you have a problem with your prostate.']
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Signs and Symptoms Most commonly, though, constipation is said to occur when you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week. Other signs and symptoms of constipation include: Having lumpy, hard, dry stool that's difficult to pass. Straining to pass stool.
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['Anal fissure (a small tear in the lining of the anal canal)', 'Constipation.', 'Hard stools.', 'Hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in your anus or rectum)']
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Digestive distress: Psyllium fiber can create bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, cramping and diarrhea due to the fact that they bulk up the stool. In addition, if psyllium is taken without sufficient amounts of water, it can cause bowel blockages.
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The symptoms and signs of prostate cancer may include: Frequent urination. Weak or interrupted urine flow or the need to strain to empty the bladder. The urge to urinate frequently at night.
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Muscle relaxants help control muscle spasms that cause your bladder to squeeze at the wrong time. Common side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a fast heartbeat, and a flushed feeling (feeling warm and red).
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Severe constipation can cause a blockage in your bowel. Because of this, the bowel begins to leak out watery stools around the blockage from higher up in the bowel. The leak from the bowel can look like diarrhoea. It's called 'overflow diarrhoea'.
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Both BPH and prostatitis may cause pain. However, if BPH causes pain, it usually occurs with urination (dysuria). Prostatitis may cause painful urination, painful ejaculations, and generalized groin/abdominal pain.
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['Dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhoea or fever, and a simultaneous lack of adequate fluid intake.', 'Total urinary tract obstruction, such as may result from an enlarged prostate.', 'Severe infection leading to shock.', 'Kidney inflammation or damage.']
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Symptoms & causes. Swollen hemorrhoids are usually a result of applying too much pressure to the lower rectum. This may happen if you're straining to have a bowel movement, which can occur during chronic diarrhea and constipation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Signs of constipation include having hard, dry stools; fewer than three bowel movements per week; and painful bowel movements. Higher levels of hormones due to pregnancy slow down digestion and relax muscles in the bowels leaving many women constipated.
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Enlarged prostate from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer: Either of these conditions can cause blood in the urine because they are accompanied by an enlarged prostate. The enlarged prostate can press on the urethra, which can cause bladder irritation.