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Prostate Cancer (Expert Forum)
What's going on with my husband?
Answered by
Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch. - Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Urology, Oncology, Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York - NY
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What's going on with my husband?
by Worried_wife, Apr 17, 2007 12:00AM
My husband is 30 years old. He started feeling pressure down south about 2 weeks ago. (also having to urinate often) So he went it to see his doctor and he said he had an enlarged prostate (but felt normal) and gave him an antibiotic and some Flomax. They didn't really seem to help.(he had good days and bad days) He went back one week later and the doctor gave him some more antibiotics and drew some blood for the PSA test. But how much stock can I put in this test? Exspeically after the prostate exam the earlier week and the medicine.
My husband said that once he started taking the first antibiotic, his urine stream did become stronger.... that it had been weak for about a year, but he never really thought about it or noticed it until it started getting stronger just last week. I have read that this would indicate NOT being an infection. Are there any other possibilties other then cancer?
Thank You
My husband said that once he started taking the first antibiotic, his urine stream did become stronger.... that it had been weak for about a year, but he never really thought about it or noticed it until it started getting stronger just last week. I have read that this would indicate NOT being an infection. Are there any other possibilties other then cancer?
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch., Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
Cancer of the prostate is very rare in this age group. The possibilities include
Urinary tract infection (UTI), prostatitis, stricture or narrowing of the urethra.
He will need a urinalysis and a uroflowmetry. Depending on the results of this he may need a cystoscopy, examination of prostatic secretion and urodynamic studies.
This answer is not intended and does not substitute for medical advice- the information is for patient education only
Urinary tract infection (UTI), prostatitis, stricture or narrowing of the urethra.
He will need a urinalysis and a uroflowmetry. Depending on the results of this he may need a cystoscopy, examination of prostatic secretion and urodynamic studies.
This answer is not intended and does not substitute for medical advice- the information is for patient education only
Member Comments (3)
by boyblue, Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
To: Worried Wife
He may have prostatitis- I have had the same issue for over a year already- is he experiencing pain in his testicles and in the tip of his penis ?? If there is no infection the antibiotics will not help the symptoms of an enlarged prostate
by douglas5168, Sep 13, 2007 05:37PM
To: Worried Wife
I agree with boyblue, your husband might have prostatitis. How is the sex life? Does your husband have a hard time getting and maintaining an erection? Does he *** to quick? Does he have a pain at the tip of his penis? You have to really spell it out to these doctors and do some research online. These doctors will have you coming back for visits and running up your insurance card. DOCTORS DO NOT CURE ANYMORE, THEY JUST HALF TREAT THE PROBLEM AND HAVE YOU KEEP COMING BACK. And most of them do not know how to treat prostatitis properly anyway. So do your research online and speak honestly with your doctor.
