King Charles III is starting 2024 by addressing a common health issue for men his age an enlarged prostate.
At the time of this report, the king is 75.
An enlarged prostate can cause problems with urination, and it may be treated with medication before surgery.
Here’s what that recuperation and recovery may look like.
That will also be the time to double-check that everything is healing properly.
It will likely be a week or even two before King Charles feels ready to be back at work.
Google searches for “enlarged prostate” spiked after the January 17 announcement of the king’s condition.
Men may not typically feel comfortable talking about their health problems, particularly the prostate.
It also helped stave off speculation about his health as he takes time off from work.
This is the opposite of what’s happening with Catherine, Princess of Wales.
