prostate adenoma

What is a prostate adenoma? 

 

 

What is a prostate adenoma?  

The prostate is a male gland located near the urinary tract and genitals below the bladder. The prostate gland plays an important role in reproduction because it secretes some of the semen from which sperm are formed. Due to their location, prostate problems can lead to urine or erectile dysfunction.  

 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (or prostate adenoma) is the most common benign tumor in men.  

What are the benefits of a second opinion for prostate adenomas? 

Why Get a Second Opinion About Prostate Adenomas? Obtaining a second opinion is important because benign prostatic hyperplasia is a sensitive problem that can lead to impotence and associated urinary incontinence. 

In this context, and in complex cases, a second opinion allows you to participate with more knowledge in your treatment choices. There are several treatment options, especially pharmacological or surgical treatment, and it is important to determine the most appropriate option for the patient. 

Since sexual dysfunction is often multifactorial and somatic components may not be a major concern, the relationship between sexual dysfunction and prostate adenomas needs further investigation. 

Social confusion also needs to be understood, as there is no direct correlation between the size of the prostate adenoma and the urinary dysfunction it causes. 

What is the most common question? Is there another cure? How should they be selected? Do I need to combine these medicines? I was advised to have a prostatectomy. What are the alternatives and their benefits/risks? Can I have a prostate embolization? Do you need surgery? What is the appropriate surgical procedure? But also other specific questions. 

Who are the experts in prostate adenomas?  

A urologist who is also a doctor and a surgeon. He specializes in the kidneys, the male and female urinary tract, the male reproductive system (genitourinary system), and the adrenal glands. 

If you have questions about the medical or surgical treatment of prostate adenomas. Be sure to ask him about his specialty of "prostate adenomas".

What are the symptoms of prostate adenoma?  

Prostate adenomas are the major cause of urinary tract disease in men over the age of 50. These illnesses result from the urinary tract obstruction or bladder irritation it causes and is manifested by the following symptoms: 

Frequent urination: Excessive passage of a small amount of urine. This is the most frequently reported symptom in patients, with two variants, diurnal and nocturnal, with the greatest social discomfort and poor quality of life. 

Urinary urgency diminished urethral flow (this "lack of pressure" is often misunderstood by patients as  "age-related symptoms"), incomplete or multi-step urination ... 

Incontinence disorders: Incontinence, retention.

How is prostate adenoma diagnosed? 

The diagnosis is made after consulting with a doctor who focuses specifically on the symptoms and risk factors of the disease. The two main risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia are the patient's age and hormonal status. Tests are also ordered.  

 The diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia is based on a rectal examination. By inserting his finger into the rectum, the doctor feels the prostate. 

They may also prescribe a Clinical urine test, which is a urine test to detect infections that can cause the same symptoms as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Serum creatinine, a substance that can be used to assess kidney sensitivity, is measured to determine if renal failure is present. 

 Ultrasonography of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate can assess the volume of the prostate and whether the bladder and kidneys are affected. 

  If you have questions about prostate cancer, your doctor will prescribe a PSA test, a marker of the prostate whose elevated levels lead to testing for prostate cancer. 

How is prostate adenoma treated?  

• The choice of treatment depends on this 
•  The level of discomfort you feel and how it affects your daily life. Adenoma volume 
•  Patient age and general health  
•  Patient settings and preferences 

 

 Various treatments: 

 If simple management measures, medications (suppressing urinary contractions, facilitating urination, or reducing prostate volume), embolization, or even surgery are suggested, depending on the perceived difficulties of the patient. there is. 

 Surgery for prostate adenomas may be suggested if drug treatment is ineffective, if symptoms are severe, or if complications occur. In this case, various surgical techniques can be used. 

  If this is not possible,  people who cannot undergo surgery may be offered the option of inserting a prosthesis (stent) into the channel through which urine flows (urethra). 

 This is a test method that seems to give good results with few complications. In particular, it can prevent retrograde ejaculation after surgery. Sexual problems in patients with prostate adenomas (ejaculatory disorders, decreased libido, and erections) can be caused by medication, but are often associated with poor quality of life.