As far as symptoms, causes, treatments, etc

Thanks!

"itis" means "inflammation of". Prostatitis = inflammation of the prostate. Urethritis = inflammation of the urethra. Infection is a common cause of both and would involve urine tests and antibiotics. With the prostate, however, additional blood tests (PSA) and digital rectal exam would probably be performed to rule out prostate cancer.

I've been suffering prostate problems for almost 2 1/2 years. I've been to my MD office too many times including a Urologist.
I started with urination frequency 2 1/2 years ago and I was referred to a Urologist. he did DRE twice in 4 months 2 times (normal) and 2 times PSA, they were both also in normal range. he told me if the PSA go up at next blood test and he will do a biopsy but 1 year later, the PSA actually went down. both my Docs think my prostate was inflamed (prostatitis). It's been on & off with frequencies, little discomfort in the perineum (no pain) and 2 times my urine stream was weak a day after sex (I think it was swollen) and went away after a few days. And one time in 2 years (in the last 3 months), all the symptoms seemed to be gone completely for 3 months.It's now back and It's been almost 2 weeks now with discomforts in the perineum (again, no pain) and frequencies, I can feel it's swollen but my urine stream is OK. I've been so sad and worry if it is cancer of the prostate. I've been trying to convince myself that it was just the prostatitis because if it was cancer then there is no symptoms, and if there is a symptom, it won't be on & off and it will at least make me have trouble urinating until treatment started or extreme pain. please let me know. thank you.

If ur Docs cant help, i dont think people on yahoo answers will be able to. I dont think House is gona be lurking around on here.

Had prostatectomy 2 years ago. All PSA's since then < 0.1 inlcuding the one in Feb 07. Have had mild, dull hip pain for last 4 weeks (right side only). only hurts when sitting. Have a new bicycle with narrow seat. Pain worse after riding so I quit riding. my doctor (GP) did a quick exam and is sending me for bone scan, supposedly suspecting a hairline crack in hip bone. Do the symptoms fit this preliminary diagnosis? by the way, had MRI bone scan before surgery in 2005 which was negative for bone cancer. should I go ahead with the bone scan for the value of it finding other things?

Whom do you trust more on medical advice? Is it your doctor or a bunch of ordinary people ?

There may be other factors your Dr is considering: If you are slender build, there is a greater chance of osteoporosis. If you are taking meds to reduce testosterone or its effects, you are at greater risk for bone loss. the scan is painless and lasts about 20 min. No big deal. Better than a broken pelvis or snapped femur head.

Your over 50 right? a little Te isotope won't hurt you. Check your body for any hot spots. good to know.

My husband had prostatectomy 2 years ago, all PSA's since then 0.0; clear bone scan before the surgery. So I know a bit about it.

I would say not to worry…sounds like you are having a problem from the bicycle seat, or as your doc says, a crack in the hip bone. go ahead with the bone scan…it never hurts to double check. Chances are it will be ok, though.

hairline crack after riding a bike….nyaah…
unless you are SWEVERELY osteopenic or porotic….i highly doubt that…
the first thing that i would look at would be disc disease and do you have a sciatica from sitting on that teeny bike seat….
i would usggest a CT or MRI of the LS spine
NOW, did you have the prostatectomy for prostate CA? If so, then maybe doing a bone scan is in order, but not for trauma (riding the bike) but for a late metastatic spread of the cancer…
if you had your prostate removed, of course your PSA would be <0.1…
so, maybe he is looking for a recurrent CA and not telling you…
good luck

Cells of the prostate gland grow abnormally and invade the nearby tissues and other parts of the body. this uncontrollable growth of cells of prostate gland is called prostate cancer.

The Prostate gland is located in middle of the bladder and rectum and its main function is to produce and store fluid which comes out from a man’s penis during ejaculation. The prostrate gland encircles the urethra tube that carries urine from the bladder to penis. due to growth of cancer cells in the prostate, it enlarges and causing early symptoms of Prostate Cancer such as urination problem as well various other complications.

The abnormal growth of tissues is called tumor and they are classified as benign and malignant tumors. The benign tumors are not life threatening as they cannot attack the nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. In case of elderly men, the prostate gland often enlarges. this is usually not due to cancer, and it is called ‘benign prostatic hyperplasia’.

Only malignant tumors are dangerous as it can spread to other parts of the body. usually prostrate cancer develops slowly and there is also possibility of quick growth of cancer cells.

As men have only prostate gland, it is the most common cancer of men. The early prostate cancer is identified in a routine test such as Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal exam (DRC).

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

In the initial stage of prostate cancer, symptoms may not occur. In the severe stage, the following symptoms of prostate cancer occur

Trouble starting urination

Urinating much more frequently than usual

The feeling that you can’t release all of your urine

Pain on urination or ejaculation

Blood in your urine or semen

Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighsIf prostate cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in the pelvis, the following symptoms occur.

Discomfort in the pelvic areaAdvanced prostrate cancer which spread to bones may show the symptoms like

Bone pain that doesn’t go away

Compression of the spine

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. The common symptoms are painful, difficult urination, problems during sexual intercourse and erectile dysfunction. 

Prostate Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Some of the different signs and symptoms of prostate cancer include blood in the urine, frequent urination, nighttime urination, blood in the semen, the inability to urinate, back pain, neck stiffness, pain in the pelvis and thighs

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Sign the Petition to make Prostate Cancer a National Priority. Copy and paste this url into your browser: prostatecancerpetition.org … Such distractions may impede the doctor’s ability to communicate, or the patient’s ability to discuss his or her symptoms. 

Prostate cancer has no symptoms in the early stages, but it can be detected with a simple blood test. Elevated levels of a protein in your blood suggest something is amiss in your prostate. Which can be confirmed by follow up testing including a biopsy of the prostate if necessary.

But is all the attention paid to PSA testing merited? what unintended consequences does this produce as a result? do enough good outcomes result to make pre-emptive screening worthwhile?

That’s a good question or two or three, don’t you think? Because if more cancers are detected then more are treated. the issue of monitoring for prostate cancer symptoms aside, over treatment is one potential result. Which is a problem in its own right because not all prostate cancers warrant treatment. With a secondary issue being that treatments often produce unpleasant side effects which would be avoided had not a course of treatment been under taken in the first place.

So while it’s true we wish for a simple formula that produces easy to understand recommendations, cancer often doesn’t work like. and prostate cancer doesn’t work like that even more.

Just had my third annual routine prostate rectal exam but noticed two symptoms afterward. the next day, I had to urinate over a dozen times (I generally average 4 times a day). I have also been experiencing difficulties maintaining an erection, which has never happened to me before. the doctor found no problems in my exam at all. I haven't informed him about these post-exam symptoms as yet. I'm just afraid that he'll balk at my claims because he might fear a lawsuit (I wouldn't sue him anyway).

Anyone ever have similar experience or know why this is happening? I'm guessing that the doctor bruised the prostate and urethra tissue during the exam, which may take a while to heal. Sound reasonable?

Actually, it sounds like you may have a bladder infection. I'd see the doc again

Sounds like either your own assumption is correct or it maybe that you are having,at least in part,a psychological response to the prodding and probing..Also did he do a PSA? if he did not I would urge you to get one done. It is possible to have prostate cancer that is undetected by the "finger test"

I usually experience soreness and sometimes a little blood in the urine.

I also recently had a rectal prostate exam. Afterward, I experienced loose bowel movements and more frequent urination for about three days. I'm not sure if it was from the exam or from the anticipation of the exam. It cleared up in a few days. I'd say just give it some time.

It would take quite an intense exam to do that!!