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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Groin Area After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
Question: I had prostate cancer surgery followed by radiation treatments 14 years ago. Recently I'm sensing a "vibration" or "tingling" in the groin area. It seems rhythmic, maybe related to pulse. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Ned to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had undergone Radical Prostatectomy followed by radiation for cancer of the prostate 14 years ago and is getting tingling sensation in groin since very recently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have any urinary symptoms like poor stream ,frequency for urination etc ?
2)Have you recently checked your Serum PSA levels in blood .
The symptom that you have seems to be not related due to Prostate issue but can be due to some other problem which needs to be traced out for .
Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Ned to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had undergone Radical Prostatectomy followed by radiation for cancer of the prostate 14 years ago and is getting tingling sensation in groin since very recently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have any urinary symptoms like poor stream ,frequency for urination etc ?
2)Have you recently checked your Serum PSA levels in blood .
The symptom that you have seems to be not related due to Prostate issue but can be due to some other problem which needs to be traced out for .
Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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