The prostate is made up of many small glands called acini. Normally these produce and store a small amount of fluid and the overproduction is allowed to drain into the urethra where it is thought to perform an important antibacterial service. During an ejaculation the stored fluid is forced out by contractions of the smooth muscle of the prostate. If an acinus becomes clogged, for whatever reason, it no longer has any way to get rid of the overproduction, but continues to produce fluid.

The prostate gland is located at the base or outlet of the bladder. One function of the prostate gland is to help control urination by pressing directly against the part of the urethra that it surrounds. Another function of the prostate gland is to produce some of the substances that are found in normal semen, such as minerals and sugar. See similar questions...

The prostate gland is known as a secondary reproductive organ. The gland produces fluids which contain enzymes and other substances which assist the sperm in fertilization. One third of the ejaculate fluid is produced by the prostate itself and the remaining two thirds is produced by the seminal vesicles or ejaculatory ducts. See similar questions...

The prostate is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. A normal, healthy prostate is about the size and shape of a walnut. Its position in the body is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The urethra- the tube that carries urine from the bladder and semen out through the penis- runs through the center of the prostate. See similar questions...

The treatment must be continued until the cancer appears to have been eliminated. The patient's PSA scores will be checked to see what effect the treatment has had. However cancer can recur and the patient needs to be very careful and follow regular screenings. See similar questions...

Site evaluation and attention to drainage are important steps in building a quality game court. We investigate and address existing landscape drainage issues before construction begins. See similar questions...

Dr. Feliciano, a physician in the Philippines who has successfully treated several of the newsgroup members along with some 4000 Filipino sufferers, believes most (if not all) prostatitis (and most BPH)is caused by an infection. He has developed a special adaptation of the usual DRE which he calls "prostate drainage." This drainage has two purposes: 1. It provides a sample of the infectious agent for culturing and 2. See similar questions...

Manual lymphatic drainage assists with treating lymphoedema as well as other conditions and injuries that involve swelling of the tissues. This technique is also highly beneficial for those seeking an increased sense of well being, stress relief, deep relaxation as well as detoxification of the tissues. See similar questions...

Pre and post-operative cases (cosmetic surgery, cancer or where lymph nodes have been removed or the lymphatic system impaired in some way). See similar questions...

If you have water in your basement or standing in your street, please call the Bureau of Sewers at 574.235.9444 for more information. For systematic problems, please call the Division of Engineering at 574.235.9251. See similar questions...

In a word, no. Sand on wet areas can for a very short time stop mud sticking to trolley wheels and feet. To understand why it will not help we need to know about particle size. These are the individual particles of clay, silt and sand. The individual grains of sand will have a relatively large space between each of them but clay and silt are very fine and very mobile when wet. See similar questions...

No, that would be presumptuous. However, Merck is conducting a prospective seven year study of men taking 5 mg finasteride/day to determine whether or not they have a smaller incidence of prostate cancer as compared to a matching population. See similar questions...

The prostate is a secondary sexual organ exclusive to males which secretes products such as a protein known as prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Though females do not have prostates, they do have similar organs which also produce this PSA protein. The prostate is typically the size of an apricot, and it is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the upper urethra. Its position in front of the rectum makes the prostate accessible to touch during rectal examination. See similar questions...

In 1996, the Stormwater Utility was formed in order to fund new programs for preventive maintenance, drainage repair and construction projects. With these programs, entire storm drain systems in large areas of the County are systematically cleaned on a periodic basis before serious problems occur. The creation of the Stormwater Utility also allows for more repair and construction projects that directly target local flooding problems. See similar questions...