is there any other optons to an an elarged prostate other than surgery?
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Natural cures such as (Stinging) Nettle; Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, zinc. There are also Prostate Formulas at the health food store that combine these ingredients for you already instead of taking each one individually.
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I have never heard of this, but seriously, see a professional (urologist) and have yourself examined. Ask the doctor for the name of your condition and a thorough explanation.
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Home remedies for an enlarged prostate\n\nFor night-time frequency, drink as little fluid as possible after 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. Cut down on caffeine-containing liquids (tea, coffee, colas). At the very least, don't drink them or alcoholic beverages after dinner. \nGet up and urinate as soon as you feel the first night-time urge, then stand there for a minute and urinate again. If you get a fair amount out, repeat this one more time. \nRelax, or learn to relax if you don't know how. \nReduce the fat content of your diet. \nHave intercourse frequently. Ejaculation will remove prostatic fluid and shrink the prostate. (See, it's true, every rain cloud has a silver lining.) \nGet some physical exercise. \nAvoid antihistamines and other over-the-counter decongestants and cold remedies. \nAvoid cold weather if possible. \nSoak in a warm bath or hot tub for 20 minutes two or three times per day. The heat of the water will penetrate the prostate to reduce swelling and promote healing. \nAvoid prolonged sitting. A man sits on his prostate. If the onset of symptoms coincides with physical activity (biking, exercise), increased sitting (includes car and plane), or a new chair, your routine should be changed. \nThere is some debate regarding whether zinc is of benefit to the prostate. Zinc in quantities of 30-60 mg daily can be tried if you are interested. These preparations can be obtained at various health food stores. \nA medicine from the berry of a saw palmetto tree has been used in Europe as an herbal treatment for enlarged prostates. There are some scientific studies that document an improvement, and many men state that they have had marked reduction in their urinary symptoms. Although saw palmetto hasn't been shown to affect PSA levels, it is important if you elect to take this medicine that you make your physician aware at the time of any PSA blood test being performed. \n\nDiscover how a breakthrough combination of\n3 powerful healing herbs can...\nFlush Prostate Disorders\nOut Of Your Body!\ngo to:  www.prostatehealing.com
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There is quite a bit of evidence that it is VERY good for your mental and physical health. The incidence of prostate cancer is apparently considerably less on guys that masturbated frequently, especially in their younger years. No doubt that it's normal, healthy and fun...so go for it and enjoy!
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proctologist / urologist, although a urologist is for the urinary tract only and women can see a urologist as well as men
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two words - \n\n\n  prostate massage\n\nI have two good books here:\n\n"The Multi-Orgasmic Man" by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams\n\nand "He Comes Next" by Ian Kerner PhD\n\nthere are a ba-zillion ways to improve it  :)  Lucky you!
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Make sure that your only problem is prostate enlargement.  Get your PSA blood work done.  Your family doc may prescribe a med that will help shrink the prostate if there are no other problems.  Make sure you check out all possibilities of prostate cancer.  My husband didn't, and he has prostate cancer which has spread to his bones.  \n\nGood luck with all of this.
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It would depend on if the prostate itself is swollen and choking off the urethra (which is one of the same symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy AKA BPH). Frequent urination or the sensation of needing to go but can't is quite common. In both cases, the person needs to see a urologist. He most likely will conduct a PSA test, the normal range for that test is 0-4. A digital exam will also help determine if there is any hardening of the prostate indicating a tumor. There is much more involved, however, if you are 50 or over, you should get a PSA test done once a year. My husband was fine last year then this year he had stage 3 prostate cancer that was discovered with the yearly test.\n\nI wish you the best!
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there is no such thing, but there is a ureterostomy and this is the link to the picture of it at the bottom of the page.\n\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3083.htm
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See a Urologist that performs that type of surgery and he will allow you to practice with an artificial "unit" and that will satisfy your curiosity.
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In recent years they have introduced using microwaves to cook enlarged prostates. It tendes to burn the urethra however.\n\nEven better would be the use of focused ultrasound, as other tissues are less effected.
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Medication may be used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. Alpha-blockers, such as Hytrin, Cardura and Flomax relax the muscles in the prostate, providing relief of the pressure on the urine channel. Side effects include dizziness, tiredness, lowered blood pressure and retrograde ejaculation, a condition in which the seminal fluid goes back into the bladder instead of coming out. Another class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors shrink the prostate gland through blockage of dihydrone testosterone, the hormone that stimulates the prostate gland to grow. According to Grafstein, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can reduce the PSA by 50 percent and can mask prostate cancer, so the PSA levels on patients taking these medications need to be adjusted. Side effects include a potential for impotence and the medications tend to be expensive.\n\nAnother non-invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves the delivery of heat therapy in one of a number of ways. Trans-urethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is an outpatient procedure which destroys prostate tissue by inserting a catheter with an implanted microwave wire into the prostate and delivering a certain amount of energy to the gland tissue. The tissue will then slough away, opening the channel. Risks include post surgical bleeding, urinary frequency, urgency, burning and irritation for up to three months following treatment, as well as failure of the procedure, according to Grafstein. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) involves insertion of a needle through the penis into the prostate’s urine tube and heating the prostate tissues through the needle. Indigo-Laser ablation therapy involves insertion of a needle shaped probe into the prostate and firing a blast of heat energy, which destroys the prostate tissue. "All these treatments work the same way. They all heat the prostate gland to a point where tissue is destroyed," Grafstein says.\n\nSurgery, though more invasive, is very effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) accounts for 95 percent of all prostate surgery and involves shaving out prostate tissue to create a widening of the channel. The need for hospitalization, weeks of recovery, the potential for retrograde ejaculation, incontinence, impotence and bleeding are a deterrent for some.\n\nObstructive voiding symptoms, burning with urination and urinary frequency can all be symptoms of a number of prostate problems. Prostatitis, an infection of the prostate, presents with flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, and urinary frequency coupled with low urinary volume. For acute infections, treatment with antibiotics for four to 12 weeks may be indicated. "Antibiotics are needed for a longer time because it’s hard for the antibiotic to penetrate the deep tissue of the prostate gland. If the treatment isn’t long enough, the symptoms will go away for a week or two and then come back," Grafstein adds.\n\nChronic prostate symptoms are indicative of an inflammatory reaction rather than infection, and antibiotics won’t help. Other medications may be able to relax or shrink the prostate gland, and prostatic massage and hot baths can also help by relaxing the pelvic muscles, according to Grafstein.
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Liposuction is about your only other option.
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The function of the prostate gland is to produce a fluid that becomes part of semen.  Complications of its removal (prostatectomy) include urethral stricture (especially with the transurethral approach of removal), urinary incontinence and impotence (especially with the perineal approach of removal).
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Apparently you're dehydrated.  The body's internal systems usually need some carrier to send things along.  If you had too much to drink the night before and "broke the seal" urinating all of the water away, or perhaps spent too much time in the sun, there was less to give to your prostate, I imagine that it could be a bit slow to flow.
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Is it a good place?  Yes.  But it's not necessarily better than any other cancer center, so check to see what you have locally.  What you need is a prostate cancer specialist.
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Yes, it's very common.\n\nNo, in most cases surgery is not a good idea.  However, surgical correction may be an option for people with severe curvature (i.e. 90 degrees to the left).  If yours is that curved mention it to your doc and he or she can refer you to the appropriate surgeon (probably a urologist)