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King Charles has been treated for an enlarged prostate.

Dr Tom Miller from Buxton Medical Practice said: “It’s important to highlight that not everyone with prostate problems has prostate cancer; some people may just be suffering from an enlarged prostate.”

The prostate is a small gland about the size of a walnut located in the pelvis between the penis and bladder.

A Buxton GP has spoken about prostate cancer and what symptoms men should be looking out for following King Charles III's diagnosis (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

The older a person gets the bigger the prostate gets and problems with the prostate tend to impact men aged over 55.

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include an urgency to urinate, going to the toilet more frequently but also having a poor stream.

It was during treatment for his enlarged prostate that King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer but Buckingham Palace say it is not prostate cancer he has.

Dr Tom said the King’s health has raised awareness on the issue of men's health which can only be a good thing.

Dr Tom said: “Speaking out about a health concern or worry to a GP means they can help you and guide you.

“For those with prostate symptoms make a doctor's appointment and we can discuss things and this may be followed by a rectal examination to examine the prostate.

“When we do this we are feeling for any nobbly bits, but even if there are it doesn’t mean cancer it can just mean calcification of the prostate.”

Although Dr Tom says not everyone with prostate problems will have cancer he wanted to highlight what happens for people who do get that diagnosis.

“The prostate-specific antigen test is unreliable and can show false positives and false negatives as well.

“For people with concerns an MRI then a biopsy seems to be the way forward.

“Screening as you would for cervical cancer is also controversial as the results may show a tumour but the patient has not presented any symptoms or may not shorten life.

“This can lead to unnecessary worry and quite invasive operations.

“Of course there are treatments available including hormone treatments and radiotherapy.”

He added: “If you have noticed any change in your body that you are unsure about, make an appointment with your GP.”

Buxton GP gives advice about enlarged prostate following King Charles diagnosis