Although men are uniquely positioned to be less susceptible to urinary tract infections than women, most men over the age of 50 will have an enlarged prostate (prostate gland) to some extent, and when the prostate gland continues to swell, it will compress the urethra. This causes the bladder wall to become thicker and more sensitive and more easily irritated than before. Even if there is only a small amount of urine in the bladder, the number of contractions increases, causing frequent urination and delayed urination. If left unattended, the bladder may become weak and urine will be retained in the bladder causing infection, stones, and even kidney failure and even uremia. Self-detection symptoms of prostate enlargement: 1, bladder is very swollen but can not urinate; 2, have to wait a long time to urinate; (wait more than 5 seconds); 3, more than 40 seconds to urinate, or urinate intermittently; 4, have to force to urinate or urinate weak speed becomes slower; 5, urinate after the solution but still dripping; 6, often have the feeling of unclean urine; 7, the number of urine more than 8 times a day; 8, strong The feeling of urgency or inability to hold urine; 9, must often get up in the middle of the night to relieve urination, even if the restriction of water before bedtime does not improve; 10, incontinence, bedwetting; 11, hematuria. The prostate health care recipe Because of the high density of urine will stimulate the prostate, so usually drink more water, away from caffeine, spicy and alcohol and other stimulants, often exercise to relieve emotional stress, and have enough sleep, in addition to more intake of pumpkin seeds, cruciferous plants such as dark cauliflower, tomatoes, cranberries, etc., are very helpful for prostate health. The middle-aged and older people who have a regular sex life may also be able to prevent and relieve prostate disease. Other things to watch out for are: taking cold and flu medication, asthma medication, alcohol, and avoiding spending too much time in the cold and wind, or not exercising regularly.