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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Back Pain Related To Prostate

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Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?

By Marc Greenstein Health Expert

I was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml with no other medical problems. He was 55 years old and only complained of occasional urinary frequency. His PSA was obtained during his yearly physical and his prostate exam was unremarkable. As to be expected, he was concerned and asked me if there were any symptoms associated with prostate cancer.

 

Symptoms of prostate cancer range from nothing to severe back pain and blood in the urine often d...

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Health Guide

Treatment for non-bacterial Prostatitis
... incontinence . OTHER THERAPY: Warm baths may provide some relief of the perineal and lower back pain associated with prostatitis. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) ... Read more »
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...effects of PDE inhibitors include flushing, gastrointestinal distress, headache, nasal congestion, back pain, and dizziness.Effects on the Heart. There were early reports of fatal heart attacks in... Read more »
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...symptoms are relieved and patients have not shown any signs of fever for 24 to 48 hours.If fever and back pain persist after 72 hours of antibiotic administration, the doctor will usually order... Read more »
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...injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less... Read more »
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