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Will Radiation For Prostate Cancer Cause Urinary Infection?

I'm 60 yrs old, had brachytherapy for prostate cancer in June. Approx. 3 weeks ago (9 weeks since radiation) I have been having great difficulty beginining my urine stream. The urgency to go is great, but especially at night I cannot start the stream. My anus seems to contract and spasm while at the urinal. Eventually a dribble will ensue and minutes later I'll feel releived. This is very uncomfortable for the duration but no lasting pain following. I'm usually back again an hour later, throughout the night

Initially, following the radiation, I was prescribed Flomax. That was changed about 8-9 weeks later, by a Urologist, now I'm on Trospium Chloride 20 MG once a day, andAlfuzosin HCL ER 10 MG once at bedtime.
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have typical symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Frequency, urgency and difficulty in urination is common in benign prostatic hyperplasia. You should take drugs like finasteride and prazosin. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
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Wish you a very good health.
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Will Radiation For Prostate Cancer Cause Urinary Infection?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have typical symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Frequency, urgency and difficulty in urination is common in benign prostatic hyperplasia. You should take drugs like finasteride and prazosin. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.