King Charles to be treated in hospital for enlarged prostate
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King Charles is to attend hospital for treatment of an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Buckingham Palace said: “In common with thousands of men each year, the king has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
“His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The king’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
It is understood that the king was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with public health advice.
The announcement came on the same day it was announced his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, was recovering in hospital after undergoing successful planned abdominal surgery, and would remain in hospital for between 10 and 14 days, cancelling all public engagements until Easter.
It is understood Buckingham Palace made the king’s condition public as he had a series of meetings and events planned at Dumfries House, the house in Scotland that he saved for the nation, on Thursday and Friday, which were being postponed on doctor’s advice.
With guests including foreign dignitaries and members of the cabinet due to travel, Buckingham Palace felt it necessary to make people aware of the situation.
Prostate problems are common in men aged over 50. Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is not cancer and it is not usually a serious threat to health, according to the NHS website.
The cause of benign prostate enlargement is unknown, but is believed to be linked to hormonal changes as men get older. Symptoms include difficulty starting to urinate, frequently needing to urinate and difficulty fully emptying the bladder.
Initially doctors advise lifestyle changes, such as drinking less alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drinks, drinking less in the evening, and exercising regularly. Medicine to reduce the size of the prostate and relax the bladder may also be recommended.
The NHS says surgery is usually only recommended for moderate to severe symptoms.
The risk of prostate cancer is no greater in men with an enlarged prostate than for men without an enlarged prostate.