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urination problems after 3 years of HIFU
My husband underwent HIFU procedure in 2009 and all seemed to be fine. However these last six months he has noticed a streaming problem in urination. He has been perscribed Alfuzonine HCL.
What is to be expected? Is this temporary? Can he go on with medication indefinitely? Any other treatments?
What is to be expected? Is this temporary? Can he go on with medication indefinitely? Any other treatments?
Thank you for your reply. I have checked the links you sent me as well as another one associated with a Urology Center in LA. It is just curious that the problem begins after three years. Is that common?
At the moment the medication is working....we will take it one day at a time but I will ask him to do the imaging just to identify the exact situation.
At the moment the medication is working....we will take it one day at a time but I will ask him to do the imaging just to identify the exact situation.
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Hi,
How is your husband? Long term complications associated with HIFU include urethral stricture risk, urinary incontinence risks, stress incontinence, and even reduced sexual activity. (ref: http://www.melbournehifu.com.au/whybetter.aspx) If the urination problem persists, it is best that he checks with his attending physician for proper evaluation and management. Direct clinical examination and further tests may need to be done. Take care and do keep us posted.
How is your husband? Long term complications associated with HIFU include urethral stricture risk, urinary incontinence risks, stress incontinence, and even reduced sexual activity. (ref: http://www.melbournehifu.com.au/whybetter.aspx) If the urination problem persists, it is best that he checks with his attending physician for proper evaluation and management. Direct clinical examination and further tests may need to be done. Take care and do keep us posted.
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