Fairly often an important test called a cystometrogram (or urodynamics) is needed. To do this, a small tube called a catheter is passed through the urethra to measure the pressure inside the bladder. This pressure is measured as the bladder is filled with fluid. Sometimes this test will show spasms of increased pressure, a condition Read more
How Irritative Symptoms Develop The obstructive symptoms described above may not be too troublesome. However, the bladder has to work harder to overcome the obstruction and, after a while, this can affect the way it behaves. Some men develop irritative symptoms. They need to pass urine very often (frequency), with a feeling of getting caught Read more
Real prostatic symptoms should not simply be tolerated as ‘old age’ but some symptoms could be due to other causes. As people get older, all their bodily functions can deteriorate and this includes the bladder. Irritative symptoms, such as frequency or urgency, are most likely to occur in this way. One common problem is needing Read more
Knowing about a patient’s symptoms is important, not only in making the correct diagnosis, but also in deciding if and how the condition should be treated. It is a good idea to think about your symptoms carefully before you see the doctor, as this will help you to answer the questions. It is also important Read more
Transurethral resection requires only a brief hospital stay, usually 4-5 days. As the TURP procedure does not involve a surgical incision, postoperative pain is considerably less than in a more invasive type of surgery. Bleeding After the operation, a flexible tube called a catheter is put into the bladder to drain the urine; it is Read more