BPH and chronic prostatitis Posted: 05-27-08 02:44am
Dear Doctor,
Thank you for your time. My grandfather
lives in Cuba (77) and has problems with
Prostate, mainly the big inflammation in
the morning do not allow him to urinate
and produce big pain. (he's diabetic).
I've just sent him Tamsulosin but I would
like you to suggest me some GOOD
medicament for INFLAMMATION or at least
you mention a list of BEST medication for
prostate inflammation that could be help.
I will always consult with my doctor
anyway, but please list some of the best
medicaments for this.
I appreciate so much you work.
Best regards,
Fernando.
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Prostate Answer A4210 Posted: 05-28-08 23:29pm
You grandfather may have 2 prostate
problems at the same time: benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic
prostate inflammation (chronic
prostatitis).
Men at his age (77) often have BPH. BPH is
treated with alpha-blockers (Tamsulosin)
and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. If
medicines do not help he may need surgical
removal of the prostate.
Chronic prostatitis is treated with the
same medicines as BPH plus antibiotics if
there is an infection. Men with diabetes
are susceptible to develop urinary
infections and thus chronic infective
prostatitis. This means that proper
regulation of diabetes is also required.
He may want to consult a urologist about
his prostate problem.
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