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Treatment For Prostate Enlargement
Artificial sphincter - rectal or urinary
Expectations after surgery
Studies have found that men who were treated for
Continence is normally maintained with a replacement artificial sphincter.
In studies of use of an artificial...
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Enlarged Prostate Treatment: Green Light PVP
Technological advances such as the laser have redefined the surgical treatment of enlarged prostate. Laser is actually an acronym for... Read more »
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that refers to the enlargement of the prostate, the walnut-sized gland that is part of... Read more »
Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
There are many options to treat prostate cancer. These include radical surgery, seed implantation (brachytherapy), external beam radiation... Read more »
BPH: Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common phenomenon among older men. It basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of the... Read more »
Flomax Side Effects: Are There Alternatives?: Ask the Expert
Dear Dr. Motola, I have been taking Flowmax and it has improved my urine flow, but I've been experiencing some side effects -... Read more »
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Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two primary drug classes used for BPH are:Alpha-blockers. These drugs relax smooth muscles, especially in the bladder neck and prostate. They... Read more »
Inflatable artificial sphincter: Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Artificial sphincter (AUS) - urinaryRisksThis procedure is generally safe. Ask your doctor about these possible complications.Risks for any surgery... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged Prevention References Bent S, Kane C, Shinohara K, et... Read more »
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