Prostate cancer in early (potentially curable) stages generally has no symptoms. Therefore the American Urological Association recommends an annual PSA blood test and prostate examination for most men beginning at age 50. However if you are African-American or have a close family relative with prostate cancer, annual screening should begin at age 40. Call the office of Urology Associates of Lake County and schedule an appointment with Dr. Young to examine your prostate and measure your PSA.
Possible Treatment Options for BPH…a non-cancerous enlarged prostate
Flomax, Uroxatrol, Hytrin, and Cardura belong to a group of medications known as alpha blockers. These medications help relax the prostate during urination, allowing the water channel to become larger thus increasing the flow of urine. Used alone to treat BPH these medications must be taken forever; however the prostate may continue to grow making them less effective or even ineffective over time.
Avodart, Proscar, and Finastride belong to a group of medications that attempt to shrink the prostate. It may take up to six months for them to be clinically effective and they must also be taken for a lifetime.
Prostiva RF therapy is an in-office procedure performed by Dr. Young that effectively treats the restriction of the urethra by the enlarged prostate. The procedure takes less than 30 minutes and requires only minor sedation (valium and a pain pill) with local anesthesia.
To learn more about Prostiva RF therapy click here, or contact the office of Urology Associates and request a nationally distributed DVD featuring Dr. Young regarding this therapy.
