Prostate Biopsy Side Effects
Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?
A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed.
- A man has a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. This is a blood test used to screen men for prostate cancer. A rising PSA or elevated PSA can suggest that a cancer is developing in the prostate gland.
- The physician feels an abnormality or bump in the prostate gland.
A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy is usually performed in the u...
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Health Guide
Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect
How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting. After the patient has undergone a blood test to ensure that there is no... Read more »PSA Levels: Normal PSA or Elevated PSA?
...the PSA elevation, and does not want to be diagnosed with prostate cancer due to the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment, which may include urinary incontinence and erectile... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
...following:Hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a low concentration of sodium in the blood. The complication may be caused by the effects of bowel cleaning before the procedure that can result in water... Read more »Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Screening
...screening saves lives. Indeed, it may lead to invasive testing and treatments for many men who, considering the slow growth of the cancer, might derive no benefits from them. It is a difficult... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications
...inexpensive, and produce long-lasting benefits. Alfuzosin begins to improve urine flow within hours.Side Effects. Nonselective alpha-blockers can reduce blood pressure, which may cause dizziness,... Read more »Images
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