Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Diagosed With Prostatomegaly Grade 2. What Should Be Done?
Question: my father has prostatomegaly grade 2 , what should be done
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX thanks for your query.
Elderly male suffer prostatic enlargement.
The most common causes are
1. Benign Prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)
It is a Benign condition. It can be treated medically with Finasteride it there is no urinary retention or urgency of urine.
If there are symptoms then surgery of the prostate(TRUP) is recommended.
2. Carcinoma of the prostate.
It is common after 65 years of age.
You need to do
1. Biopsy
2. x XXXXXXX of the bones(To rule out metastasis).
3. Serum Alkaline phosphatase.
4. Prostate specific antigen(PSA).
to rule out cancer.
You need to consult an Urologist.
Hope the answer helps you.
Please to answer other queries.
Welcome to XXXXXXX thanks for your query.
Elderly male suffer prostatic enlargement.
The most common causes are
1. Benign Prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)
It is a Benign condition. It can be treated medically with Finasteride it there is no urinary retention or urgency of urine.
If there are symptoms then surgery of the prostate(TRUP) is recommended.
2. Carcinoma of the prostate.
It is common after 65 years of age.
You need to do
1. Biopsy
2. x XXXXXXX of the bones(To rule out metastasis).
3. Serum Alkaline phosphatase.
4. Prostate specific antigen(PSA).
to rule out cancer.
You need to consult an Urologist.
Hope the answer helps you.
Please to answer other queries.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1584 Questions
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
