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Urology (Expert Forum)
Low urine flow after TURP
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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.
Low urine flow after TURP
by kaiviti, Nov 14, 2005 12:00AM
I had my firs t TURP in June, it was so vascular and bled so much that the alloted time was up before completely removing everything. I just had another one Nov 1st. and that also was cut short when heart started racing during the proceedure. My flow now is god however I can only void 4 ounces at a time. Is there anything that I can do to make this better? I am a little overweight, would that contribute to the problem?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 14, 2005 12:00AM
Difficult to say without evaluation. Bladder spasm can reduce the amount of urine volume - and this can be a side effect of the surgery, or an infection.
A urinalysis can be obtained to evaluate for infection. Some cases of TURP can lead to loss of bladder control and other urinary symptoms. Strengthening of the pelvic floor using pelvic floor exercises (Kegal exercises) can be considered if this is the case.
Although possible, I am not aware of weight being associated with the symptoms.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
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.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
A urinalysis can be obtained to evaluate for infection. Some cases of TURP can lead to loss of bladder control and other urinary symptoms. Strengthening of the pelvic floor using pelvic floor exercises (Kegal exercises) can be considered if this is the case.
Although possible, I am not aware of weight being associated with the symptoms.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
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.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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