For its diminutive size, the prostate gland seems to cause too many problems. All men are at risk of eventually developing prostate problems because they all have one. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate gland, is characterized by the gland becoming unhealthily large. The incidence of prostatic hyperplasia increases with age among men: 31-40 years: 1 in 12 men; 51-60 years: 1 in every two men; Over 80 years of age: 8 in 12 men. Despite the high incidence, only half of men with an enlarged prostate exhibit clinical symptoms. Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not lead to the development of cancer, although both processes are often present. The clinical symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia are related to: Frequent urination, especially at night; Feeling of incomplete urination. Prostatitis Prostatitis is a condition of inflammation or infection of the prostate. Unlike other gland problems, prostatitis is more common among young or middle-aged men. Only 5% to 10% develop prostatitis in their lifetime. NEWS_MORE_BOX The characteristic symptoms of prostatitis are: Painful urination and ejaculation; High temperature and chills; Pelvic pains; Frequent urge to urinate. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, other than skin cancer. Statistics show that one in six men are diagnosed with such a disease. And yet, prostate cancer is not one of the most aggressive. Data indicate that the death rate from it is 1 in 35 men. Here again, as with prostatic hyperplasia, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. It is believed that the following factors are decisive for the development of cancer: Family history – the presence of a parent or brother with prostate cancer doubles the risk for the development of the unfavorable process. Racial characteristics – the data indicate that African Americans are more prone to the development of prostate cancer, compared to the white race.