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What is green light laser prostate surgery used to treat?
Green light laser prostate surgery is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. It is primarily used by qualified surgeons.
What is the treatment used to treat prostate cancer by pacing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate?
This is called Brachytherapy.
Is flutomide an opioid?
No it is a drug used to treat prostate cancer.
What is amitriptyline?
It's an anti- depressant but it is often prescribed for other disease symptoms. It also helps with anxiety, sleeplessness and some types of pain.
What is iodine 125 used for in medicine?
Iodine is used to treat prostate cancer and brain damage
Does fenisteride lower blood pressure?
No but another drug used to treat prostate enlargement , Xatral.XL does
Seroquel 4mg for prostatic problems?
I never heard it used for prostate problems. It is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions. For the treatment of prostate problems like prostatitis or bph, herbal medicine called diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill is a good option.
Is there any medicine by name Silodol or Silodal A Doctor prescribed this medicine for Urology Prostate problem?
Yes it is for prostate problem. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate). Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder neck and prostate. Relaxing these muscles leads to relief of symptoms of BPH such as the feeling of needing to urinate frequently or urgently, weak stream, difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, and the need to urinate during the middle of the night. Silodosin does not shrink the prostate.
What herb may be used to treat prostate enlargement?
An extract of the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens or S. serrulata ) has been shown to stop or decrease the hyperplasia of the prostate.
In medicine why would someone undergo a TRUS?
A TRUS is a transrectal ultrasonography of the prostate. It is most commonly used to monitor cryotherapy, as well as other forms of therapy, when being used to treat prostate cancer.
Are Ativan and amitriptyline the same thing?
No - Atenolol is a beta blocker for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, migraines & tension or cluster headaches. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant but can also be used to treat nuropathic pain and migraines.
What type of treatment used to treat prostate cancer by placing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate?
That is called Brachytherapy. Little seeds are inserted into the prostate gland and they are then irradiated. The radiation kills off the cancer cells that are near the seeds.
