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Health Encyclopedia: Tests For Enalrged Prosate
- Tests for Enalrged Prosate
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
- Causes of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Causes of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Risk Factors
Diagnostic Tests
International Prostate Symptoms Score
An indexing tool called the International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) can help evaluate the key lower urinary tract symptoms. As opposed to laboratory tests or other objective tests, this scoring system measures the patient's own experience. The higher the score, the more severe the conditions. It is useful for many reasons:
- The patient's score on this test gives a highly accurate assessment of the effect of lower urinary tract symptoms on t...
Expert & Community Posts
Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml... Read more »
Prostate Cryoablation
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertI recently attended the Us TOO, prostate cancer support group, meeting at one of our local... Read more »
Alternative Cures for Urologic Problems
By healthgal , Health Expert...ailments that men grapple with? (1) For an enlarged prostate NOT DUE to cancer - The typical... Read more »
Doctor, I Have a Few Questions About My Prostate Cancer...
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...discussion with your physician about your newly diagnosed prostate cancer is stressful,... Read more »
How to discuss ED with your doctor - and what to expect when you do.
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...be painful. Some doctors may want to examine your prostate and this involves the tip of their... Read more »
Health Guide
Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized glandular organ located in men at the entrance/exit of... Read more »Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
...vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. The prostate gland is a chestnut-shaped glandular tissue surrounding the connection of the outlet of... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Other Treatments
...available.Invasive Procedures. The most effective surgical procedures, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open prostatectomy, are also the most invasive. They carry the highest... Read more »Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
...called lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BPH is not always the cause of these symptoms. An enlarged prostate may be accompanied by few symptoms, while severe LUTS may be present with normal or... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Long-Term Complications
...ReactionsThe male reproductive structures include the penis, the scrotum, the seminal vesicles and the prostate.Positive Effects. Surveys indicate that about 90% of men are satisfied with... Read more »Images
Medications
...certain types of cancer (e.g., breast, lung, and prostate cancer). Docetaxel is a member of... Read more »
...or worsening symptoms for a few weeks. If you have prostate cancer that has spread to the spine... Read more »
...vomiting fainting In men using this medication for prostate cancer, a rare but very serious... Read more »
...or worsening symptoms for a few weeks. If you have prostate cancer that has spread to the spine... Read more »
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Prostate Cancer Breakthrough
May 05, 2008DALLAS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Today's doctor's visit is one Bruce Tower didn't know he'd be able make. "Anytime you hear the 'C word,' it's... Read summary »
GPS for Prostate Cancer
May 05, 2008SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- When a prostate shifts during radiation treatment for prostate cancer, technicians run the risk of missing the... Read summary »
Aspirin may Alter Cancer Test
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's often said people should take an aspirin a day for their health. But while aspirin may help your heart, new research... Read summary »
Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
March 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) may be the best option for men with prostate cancer. New research from Case Western... Read summary »
Best Option for Prostate Cancer Patients?
October 22, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients whose cancer has not spread are usually given several options for treatment. They can have surgery to... Read summary »
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