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Pain associated with the prostae gland

I'm 63. Approx. 2 years ago I started to experience 'urinary dysfunction'. I.e. frequent need to urinate with little to show for it each time; slow stream; loss of libido. Needing 'to go' has been spasmodic with long periods when sensation does not arise, and, is generally not a problem at my stage 'of enlarged prostate' so my doctor informs me is the cause. I do not suffer 'dribbling'.

With badgering of my doctor I have been through run-of-the-mill yearly blood tests in the last 3yrs without comeback from the surgery as to their outcome; except; re-most recent samples which indicate 'liver' and 'cholesterol' counts. I like wine and have regularly consumed a bottle each evening. I don't drink in the daytime.

At first My GP appeared disdainful of 'my symptoms' and kept me on-hold saying "wait another 3mths and come back and see me then". With my return to my GP for 'prostate advice' I am now on Tamsulosin which seems barely to make a halfpenny of difference for the two mths I've been on the pills.

More recently I am experiencing abdominal aches hear and there which dissipate when I am up and out and about during the day. Such pricking low level pain is more noticeable when bedded for the night. However, a specific pricking, pinching pain is beginning to be prevalent right up into the left groin; a feeling as if something is pinched inside that area. This is not dissipating in the day.

I am due to see a consultant re 'liver/cholesterol'. Within the NHS (UK National Health Service) I have to wait to receive a request to visit which could be weeks.

I would be grateful for comments as to what I describe above.

Thank you.  
  
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242579 tn?1252111171
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You will need a urologist to do a Digital Rectal Examination on you and he would need to interpret the results of the PSA and uroflowmetry.
Perhaps you could ask your GP to prescribe these tests for you before you see the urologist.
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I very much appreciate advice given in my forum slot
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242579 tn?1252111171
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You are suffering from typical lower urinary tract obstructive symptoms which may be due to an enlarged prostate given your age.

You will need a digital rectal examination by a trained urologist along with a uroflowmetry and a S.PSA level and also a ultrasonography of the bladder and kidneys to confirm the diagnosis of an enlarged prostate and to rule out any other cause.

Tamsulosin is  a reasonable treatment option. If you have not had much relief with it, addition of another medication such as dutasteride may help or you may require surgery.

The pain in your abdomen may be due to many causes which may or not be related to the urinary system and best tackled by a physician who can perform a physical examination along with a detailed history.

This answer is not intended and does not substitute for medical advice- the information is for patient education only.














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