The effectiveness of the various treatments for BPH is determined by: How well the urine flow has improved A reduction in the number of times or the need to pass urine In general, the results from surgical treatments have been significantly better than those from medical treatments. Your doctor can help you determine which treatment option is best […]
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The right treatment depends on the severity of a man’s symptoms. If Your Symptoms Are Mild Individuals with mild symptoms of BPH usually elect “watchful waiting,” which is careful monitoring without active treatment. About a third of all patients with mild symptoms improve on their own, without any other treatment, when followed with the watchful
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Following surgery, the body needs time to recover. You can expect the following: Blood may appear in the urine. This blood should gradually disappear as the urethra mends. You may experience a sense of urgency to urinate, even as the flow of urine is more vigorous and steady. The experience should lessen over time, although
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All medical and surgical treatments involve some risk. This is especially true for surgical procedures such as TUIP, TURP, and open prostatectomy. Impotence Following surgery for BPH, the incidence of impotence can range between four and 30 percent, depending on the surgical technique employed. Impotence means an inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Following surgery for
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The treatments for BPH do work. Many men are cured of their symptoms, but some require re-treatment. BPH that creates urinary symptoms can be treated by numerous medical procedures and minimally invasive surgical options. Today, open surgery is no longer necessary in most cases. The array of medical and surgical techniques allows better choices that
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Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate, a gland found only in males, is located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. Cancer is a disease in which cells grow out of control within the body, invading and destroying tissues and organs. The prostate gland surrounds the neck of the
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The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, research aimed at understanding how cancer cells start to grow and spread may indicate some contributing factors. These factors include: Testosterone Age Heredity Genetics Diet Testosterone Testosterone, the male hormone, does not cause prostate cancer but is known to feed its growth. Therefore, prostate cancer treatments
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In its early stages, prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include: A need to urinate frequently, especially at night Difficulty in starting urination or inability to urinate Weak or interrupted flow of urine Painful or burning urination Difficulty in having an erection Pain during ejaculation Blood in the
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A variety of excellent tests are available to screen for and diagnose prostate cancer. They include: PSA test Digital rectal exam MRI scan Ultrasound CT scan Biopsy PSA Test The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is one of the best ways to screen for prostate cancer. This blood test measures a protein made by the prostate
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If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to know just how far the disease has progressed. This is determined by evaluating the stage of the cancer. Oncologists (physicians who specialize in the treatment of cancer) have developed several systems to classify the extent of the cancer. This is done by looking at
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There are many treatments for prostate cancer. With new knowledge about prostate cancer and new treatment techniques, cure is possible for a large percentage of men with the disease. Treatments include: Watchful waiting Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Cryotherapy Hormone therapy Prostate removal TURP Watchful Waiting In watchful waiting, the prostate cancer is carefully monitored but is not
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Liposuction is generally safe. As with any surgery, however, the procedure does have the potential for complications. Occasional risks of liposuction include: Heavy bleeding (less of a problem with ultrasound-assisted liposuction) A bad reaction to the anesthetic Emergency hospital admission Noticeable irregularities in body contour Prolonged swelling Brown spots on the skin (hyperpigmentation) The following
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