Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

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An enlarged prostate is a very common with men. With an enlargement, you may need a surgical procedure to remove pieces. The most common procedure is a transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP.

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What Kind of Treatment will You undergo for Prostatitis?

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Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland. After a diagnosis, a treatment plan will be devised. This may include antibiotics and medications.

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BPH – Diagnosis and Treatment

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BPH is an enlarged prostate gland that can cause problems with urination. There are many treatments, including surgical and non-surgical. These can be invasive or non-evasive.

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What is Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA)?

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There are many procedures available to treat an enlarged prostate. These can begin with medications or possibly involve surgical interventions.

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Prostate Health: Prostatectomy

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An enlarged prostate is a very common with men. If your prostate is creating problems and you have damaged in your bladder, you may have to have it removed. This procedure is called a prostatectomy.

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What is PSA?

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If you have prostate problems or there is a possibility of prostate cancer, a Prostate specific antigen test will be taken. This is a blood test measuring the levels of PSA in the blood.

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How is Prostatitis Diagnosed?

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Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland. It can be diagnosed in many ways from a urine sample to an evasive surgical procedure.

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Prostate Health: What medications are available?

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There are medications available to help reduce prostate symptoms and to reduce the size of your prostate. The most popular are alpha-blockers and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors.

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