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Mr.Johnson has an enlarged prostate. Discuss the care of Mr. Johnson before the catheterization procedure?
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What is Open prostatectomy?
Open prostatectomy is a procedure for removal of an enlarged prostate gland
Where is the incision on TURP?
In a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) procedure, the incision is not external but performed through the urethra. The surgeon uses a resectoscope, which is inserted into the urethra to access the prostate. The tissue removal occurs at the prostate's base, which helps relieve urinary obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate. Since the procedure is minimally invasive, there are no external incisions involved.
How common is enlarged prostate?
About 10% of all men eventually will require treatment for an enlarged prostate
What prevents enlarged prostate?
Whether or not enlarged prostate is caused by hormonal changes in aging men, there is no known way of preventing it
Can enlarged prostate cause very low testosterone?
The enlarged prostate wouldnt regulate the testosterone production in either direction.
What causes a mildly enlarged and mildly heterogeneous prostate?
cancer prostate
What is the effect of an enlarged prostate on incontinence?
In men, an enlarged prostate gland can obstruct the bladder, causing overflow incontinence.
How dangerous is enlarged prostate surgery?
The best treatment for an enlarged prostate is not the same for every man. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of each procedure. The one you choose will depend on the severity of your symptoms, how much risk you are willing to take, and other medical conditions you may have. Your doctor can help you decide what is best for you.
What is a safe antihistamine for enlarged prostate?
cetirizine
Is their a connection between diabetes and enlarged prostate?
No.
Can Flonase effect an enlarged prostate?
na
What is the medical term meaning blood test for enlarged prostate?
The PSA (prostate specific antigen) is a test that is done to help diagnose the cause of an enlarged prostate. The blood test can't tell you the size of the prostate per se.
