Question 1

Is it normal to be in pain for weeks after having a prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

After a prostate biopsy, the discomfort should resolve very quickly. Typically the discomfort will resolve within 1 to 2 days. If there are still symptoms after a few weeks, you must see your urologist for further evaluation as this may likely represent a prostate or pelvic infection.

Question 2

Is it normal to have blood in my urine after having a prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

After a prostate biopsy, one can expect to have blood in the urine, stool, and sperm. These are usually self-limited and need no special treatment. Increase your fluid intake and monitor. If there is any pain, fevers, or heavy bleeding, call you urologist immediately.

Question 3

Is it normal to need a transrectal ultrasound with prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Helps with aiming biopsy needle to toward suspected tumor nodules in suspected prostate cancer.

Question 4

Is it safe to start taking a blood thinner if still seeing blood and clots while urinating after prostate biopsy,  and are clots normal? for my dad.

Accepted Answer

Blood in the urine is normal after prostate biopsy. It is probably best not to take anticoagulants while actively bleeding.

Question 5

Should an individual feel any pain after having a prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

It is not unusual to have some discomfort or pain in prostate/pelvic region along with some minor bleeding from rectum, penis, and/or in urine for 1-2 days and blood in semen for at least several weeks. Any persistent or worsening pain, pain or swelling of the testicles, fever (>100.5)/chills, difficulty voiding should prompt a call to your md or a visit to the er.

Question 6

What do i do to prep for a prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Modern prostate biopsy is done under trans-rectal ultrasound guidance after cleansing the bowel and giving antibiotics. But the regimen for bowel prep and antibiotic use has changed and evolved drastically over the past 15 yrs due to emerging bacterial resistance, and still highly vary among doc although general consensus has arrived. So, ask and follow your doc's.

Question 7

Can you tell me more about prostate biopsy?

Accepted Answer

After cleaning the lower colon, an ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize the gland and lesions, if detectable. A modified large bore needle is used to take cores, usually multiple, from the gland. The tissue is examined by a pathologist for diagnosis for cancer.  See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-biopsy/my00182.

Question 8

How frequently should prostate biopsy be done?

Accepted Answer

High concern for prostate cancer leads to do prostate biopsy and is based on the changing pattern of PSA iver time and the finding on digital rectal exam (DRE). How often? The combined info from assessing risk factors, DRE findings, PSA moving attern, prior biopsy finding will help decide how often to go prostate biopsy. If highly concerned, repeat in 6 months, but rarely need that. Ask Doc timely

Question 9

What is a prostate biopsy and how is it performed?

Accepted Answer

Prostate biopsy involves a ultrasound of the prostate through the rectal wall, which allows a urologist to measure the prostate, place local, examine for abnormality and also guides from where the biopsies will be taken, usu 12-16. It can be done without sedation in 10-15min.  Abx should be used to prevent severe infx.  Common risks:  blood (semen, urine, stool), prostatitis.

Question 10

Why would a prostate biopsy take 6  months to heal?

Accepted Answer

The pace of healing after prostate biopsy widely varies to reflect the degree and kind of biopsy-related tissue injury-though intended-and personal healing ability with or without its related infection, though rare. Besides, personal pain tolerance plays an important role in sensing the lingering discomfort. Technically, prostate biopsy is blind to visualiiize nerve & vessel so rare damage to them

Is it normal to be in pain for weeks after having a prostate biopsy