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Suggest Remedy For Erectile Dysfunction And Frequent Urination
Question: I am 77 years old, in excellent health and physical condition, non drinker or smoker. 5' 9" tall, 160 lbs. currently on no medications.
My issues are ED and prostate (frequent urination, difficulty emptying bladder and sense of urgency after drinking water). The prostate problems are getting worse. What do you suggest? Are over the counter supplements like Prostavar or Super Beta Prostate effective and worth the money?
Thank you.
XXXXXXX Wright
My issues are ED and prostate (frequent urination, difficulty emptying bladder and sense of urgency after drinking water). The prostate problems are getting worse. What do you suggest? Are over the counter supplements like Prostavar or Super Beta Prostate effective and worth the money?
Thank you.
XXXXXXX Wright
Brief Answer:
Use tamsulosin or doxazosine instead.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic! Based on the history you have shared, it supports the diagnosis of BPH. But you need to rule out urinary tractinfection which can also present like this. Urinary tract infection may also be present in the setting of prostatic hyperplasia. But treating UTI is important because it can exacerbate already present prostate symptoms.
The medicines you have mentioned have little evidence in their favor. More preferable choices with excellent outcomes are tamsulosine or doxazosine daily and have shown good results. You can discuss these with your GP.
If symptoms persist consult a urologist and get evaluated for surgical options.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Doxazosine or tamsulosin
Use tamsulosin or doxazosine instead.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic! Based on the history you have shared, it supports the diagnosis of BPH. But you need to rule out urinary tractinfection which can also present like this. Urinary tract infection may also be present in the setting of prostatic hyperplasia. But treating UTI is important because it can exacerbate already present prostate symptoms.
The medicines you have mentioned have little evidence in their favor. More preferable choices with excellent outcomes are tamsulosine or doxazosine daily and have shown good results. You can discuss these with your GP.
If symptoms persist consult a urologist and get evaluated for surgical options.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Doxazosine or tamsulosin
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