Question 1

does bph normally make the prostate tender and swollen?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally, if the prostate is tender and swollen we'd be thinking about prostatitis.  In bph, the prostate is enlarged, but not usually tender.  With BPH you often see symptoms such as a weak stream, incomplete bladder emptying, stream is slow to get started, getting up more at night to void, etc.

Question 2

after i have sex or ejaculate, the base of my penis n prostate feels tender for a couple of days, been tested and had ct scan and showed nothing? help

Accepted Answer

See a urologist: This may be a mild inflammation of the prostate or some other condition of that type. It may not show on a CT scan.

Question 3

if you have prostatitis should it be tender when getting physical prostate exam?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: Yes, indeed/ An inflamed prostate often is tender on exam.

Question 4

beginning exercise regiment after prostate robo surgery in jan. recommendations? thoughts? theories? area still tender to sit.

Accepted Answer

See below: In general, you should have no physical restrictions six weeks after robotic prostatectomy.  This is not to say you will feel completely better by that time though, and there may be some activities that will be uncomfortable for many weeks or even months after the operation.  If you have specific questions, i wold ask the urologist who performed your operation.

Question 5

is there anything i can do for prostatitis? its really affecting my sexual function. i am so tender and sore in my prostate and testicle area.

Accepted Answer

Meds &amp; Natural: Treatment of prostatitis depends on the underlying cause &amp; can include antibiotics, alpha blockers &amp; anti-inflammatory meds. Natural interventions include warm baths, limiting alcohol, caffeine &amp; spicy foods, avoidance of prolonged sitting &amp; drinking a lot of caffeine free beverages. The natural antioxidant bioflavonoid quercetin my also help. Best of luck with your health!

Question 6

can prostate issues also cause lower back pain and sore feet?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Most likely it is combination of several issues, including your prostate.

Question 7

male 21.. always had prostate problems. having anal bleed, itch, pain, sore, discharge. narrow odd  small stools. is this cancer? im scared! omg!

Accepted Answer

There are many: possible reasons for your symptoms and cancer is low on the list.  Please see your doc who will give you a diagnosis and treatment.  That will also provide peace of mind.  Peace and good health.  Try not to let your mind run away w/unproductive thoughts.

Question 8

prostate cancer glesion score 7, and psa 7.25, how likely would it have spread to bone? did radiation, now psa 0.50. my bone sore 2 yrs later now

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: It would be unlikely to recur but some patients(10-15% can relapse in 5-10 years). So annual  monitoring is advised.

Question 9

can you inflame your urethra? clear pelvic ultrasound, prostate ok, urine good but wax /wane penial pain & sore to touch when pressing. lay off sex?

Accepted Answer

Uretheral pain: Sounds like non-specifiic/non-gonoccoccal urethritis. You need antibiotics-like doxycycline or levaquin (levofloxacin) if suspect e coli, can  be from female or from E coli from rectal area in male with enlarged prostate..   F/u w/urologist

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Question 10

i am 60 years old. i had prostate cancer radiation two yearsago. my g was 7.25 and psa was 7; now my psa is 5.8.my bones get very sore at some places, on/off. could it bebone cancer?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate risk: Commonly get androgen suppression, anti-hormones...If you are on that, your current psa is quite good, but not if you are still on hormones.  It is highly unlikely that you have bone metastasis with psa at that level. My goal is for psa to be &lt;1.0 at 2 year from completion. Tell your doctor, evaluate benefit of bone scan at this time...I doubt it will help.

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Does bph normally make the prostate tender and swollen?

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After i have sex or ejaculate, the base of my penis n prostate feels tender for a couple of days, been tested and had ct scan and showed nothing? help

A member asked:

If you have prostatitis should it be tender when getting physical prostate exam?

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Beginning exercise regiment after prostate robo surgery in jan. recommendations? thoughts? theories? area still tender to sit.

A member asked:

Is there anything i can do for prostatitis? its really affecting my sexual function. i am so tender and sore in my prostate and testicle area.

A member asked:

Can prostate issues also cause lower back pain and sore feet?

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Male 21.. always had prostate problems. having anal bleed, itch, pain, sore, discharge. narrow odd small stools. is this cancer? im scared! omg!

A member asked:

Prostate cancer glesion score 7, and psa 7.25, how likely would it have spread to bone? did radiation, now psa 0.50. my bone sore 2 yrs later now

A member asked:

Can you inflame your urethra? clear pelvic ultrasound, prostate ok, urine good but wax /wane penial pain & sore to touch when pressing. lay off sex?

A member asked:

I am 60 years old. i had prostate cancer radiation two yearsago. my g was 7.25 and psa was 7; now my psa is 5.8.my bones get very sore at some places, on/off. could it bebone cancer?

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