A male asked:
i had urethral dilation,for a stricture 4 days ago. can i take saw palmetto i"am 48 years old?
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
Urethral stricture: Although there is some evidence to suggest that Saw Palmetto works with benign prostatic hypertrophy, I know of nothing to suggest it helps with strictures. This is a mechanical obstruction that responded best to dilatation. I would follow the advice of my urologist.
Answered on Nov 21, 2016
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Expected: Give the trauma from the dilatation at least a week to heal before trying masturbation.
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Possible infection: The odor to your urine suggests an infection. Please see your doctor for evaluation, appropriate tests and treatment.
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