I have keloids. Could a catheterization have scarred me, causing frequent urination?
I was catheterized four years ago, just about the time I began very frequent urination in the night. I am only 44, and my urologist says that my prostate is not enlarged. Avodart does not help at all. Flomax helps a bit, but still, I urinate at least twice a night.
Hi Sivart,
Keloids are scar tissues that form after an injury or as the result of a surgical procedure. It is possible that these scars are causing your slow stream, but the best person to ask is your doctor. Online sites are great places for getting the information you need to make sure you ask the most informed questions you can. These online sites should not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice and care.
Flomax is prescribed for BHP, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition again of non cancer, enlarged prostate. You can read about Flomax here. It appears to be the medication you need for your symptoms, as it treats slow stream and frequent urination urges.
Avodart wouldn't work for your condition necessarily, because your urologist says your prostate is not enlarged and Avodart is prescribed to treat enlarged prostate.
Dr Jay Motola also wrote an article that discusses alternatives to Avodart and Flomax. You can read the article here.
I hope this information gives you something to go on. Stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M
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