up several times a night to go to the bathroom, feeling a weak urine stream, or standing in front of the toilet waiting for it to start can be frustrating. Many older people in Mexico believe that this is “just normal” with age, but that’s not always the case. And when a yellow drink appears that promises to improve an enlarged prostate in 30 minutes, it’s easy to get hopeful. But there’s something you should understand before taking it, because the answer isn’t as simple as it seems.What really happens when you have an enlarged prostate?
Suggested image: Medical illustration of an enlarged prostate next to a normal one, showing how it presses on the urethra.
Caption: When the prostate gland grows, it can compress the urinary tract and make urination slow or uncomfortable.
The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder and surrounding part of the urethra. Over time, it can enlarge; this is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Benign means it is not cancerous, but that doesn’t mean it won’t cause discomfort.
