Lanre Alege, a Pharmacist at the University of Ilorin
Teaching Hospital, UITH, on Sunday called for
lifestyle changes to minimise the risk of Benign
Prostate Hyperplasia, BPH.
Mr. Alege made the call in a lecture entitled:
“Minimising the Risk of BPH” at the monthly Keep
Fit Exercise for members of staff of the UITH held
at the Kwara Stadium.
According to him, the lifestyle changes include:
nutrition, limitation of alcohol intake, exercise,
sitting habit, dressing mode and regular s3xual
intercourse.
He described Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, BPH, as
a non cancerous growth of the prostate gland.
Mr. Alege explained that studies in some developed
countries had shown that 50 per cent of men in
their 60s and about 80 per cent of those in their 80s
suffered from Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, BPH.
“The prostate gland is a secretary gland in the male
reproductive organ which is a disease common in
men aged 50 and above,” he stated.
According to him, as the prostate gland expands, it
squeezes the urethra or causes the muscles around
the urethra to contract, making it difficult to
urinate.
“Frequent urination, especially at night, reduces or
weakens the flow of urine, difficulty or hesitation in
starting urine or holding urine or feeling of
incomplete emptying of the bladder after
urination,” he said.
“Consumption of red meat everyday triples the
chances for prostate disease. Milk intake everyday
also doubles the risk while not taking fruits and
vegetables multiply the risk.
“Men should avoid tight under wear, as it impacts
on circulation around the groin and heat up a bit.
Regular s3x is good for the prostate,” he said.
The Acting Head of Department, Nursing Services,
Elizabeth Aina, lauded the management of UITH for
sustaining the programme.
According to Mrs. Aina, the importance of exercise
in improving the physical, mental, social and
emotional build up cannot be over emphasised.
The state Director of Sports, Tunde Kazeem, noted
that the attendance was not encouraging and
charged UITH Heads of Departments to encourage
their staff to always participate in the programme,
considering its importance.
(NAN)
