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Could An Enlarged Prostate And Urgency To Urinate Be Treated And Cured Completely?
Question: I am a 70 year old male with an enlarged prostate.
When I feel the urge to urinate, the compulsion is so great
that I can barely make it to the bathroom in time.
I do not have a urinary tract infection.
What will help to alleviate this problem?
When I feel the urge to urinate, the compulsion is so great
that I can barely make it to the bathroom in time.
I do not have a urinary tract infection.
What will help to alleviate this problem?
Brief Answer:
Possibly an alfa-antagonist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In prostate enlargement, the problem is usually an obstructive flow pattern. This can often be helped by taking an alfa-antagonist pill, e.g. Tamsulosin. If the problem also is an overactive bladder, a cholinergic blocker may help. Lastly, a transurethral resection of the prostate is considered last resort if the above does not help.
Regards
Possibly an alfa-antagonist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In prostate enlargement, the problem is usually an obstructive flow pattern. This can often be helped by taking an alfa-antagonist pill, e.g. Tamsulosin. If the problem also is an overactive bladder, a cholinergic blocker may help. Lastly, a transurethral resection of the prostate is considered last resort if the above does not help.
Regards
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