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Urology (Expert Forum)
Scar Tissue
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Scar Tissue
by WalkerP, Jul 20, 2004 12:00AM
Hi Kevin-
I have posted a few times with frenelum discomfort and premature ejaculation. The last time I posted I had had some antibiotic injections into my prostate and I thought I was cured- sadly I wasn't. Though after seeing the transrectal ultrasound pictures and thinking over the history of my 15 month "illness," I am convinced that I bruised my prostate through aggressive use of a stimulator and that the resulting scar tissue near where my seminal vesicle enters the prostate is what is causing my ongoing discomfort. Is there a way to get rid of it? I have read about massage being helpful, though I am concerned that if it hasn't gone away on its own after 15 months that even vigorous massage may not break it up. If massage doesn't work, would it seem reasonable to try to seek out a cytoscope procedure to remove it? What do you think?
As always, thanks very much.
I have posted a few times with frenelum discomfort and premature ejaculation. The last time I posted I had had some antibiotic injections into my prostate and I thought I was cured- sadly I wasn't. Though after seeing the transrectal ultrasound pictures and thinking over the history of my 15 month "illness," I am convinced that I bruised my prostate through aggressive use of a stimulator and that the resulting scar tissue near where my seminal vesicle enters the prostate is what is causing my ongoing discomfort. Is there a way to get rid of it? I have read about massage being helpful, though I am concerned that if it hasn't gone away on its own after 15 months that even vigorous massage may not break it up. If massage doesn't work, would it seem reasonable to try to seek out a cytoscope procedure to remove it? What do you think?
As always, thanks very much.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
Tough to say - I am not familiar with this specific instance of prostatic scar tissue. Nor am I familiar with studies detailing treatment.
My only suggestion would be another urologic opinion. If there continues to be discomfort despite conservative measures, then we're talking about possible invasive and surgical procedures.
If we are getting into these procedures, a urologist would be the right physician to discuss appropriate options.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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My only suggestion would be another urologic opinion. If there continues to be discomfort despite conservative measures, then we're talking about possible invasive and surgical procedures.
If we are getting into these procedures, a urologist would be the right physician to discuss appropriate options.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by rickjr501, Oct 24, 2008 09:50AM
A related discussion, scar tissue in prostate was started.
