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Can Prostatitis Be Diagnosed Without A Biopsy?
During a DRE it was found that I have an abnormality on my prostate I’m due to have a biopsy which I’m worried about because of the possible side effects ie infection, sped of the cancer ,(if found) needle damaging the bladder, impedance incontinence,
etc I have had thrush and still get a burning sensation around my anole area could this
indicate prostatitis. Is there any way it can bee diagnosed without a biopsy?
etc I have had thrush and still get a burning sensation around my anole area could this
indicate prostatitis. Is there any way it can bee diagnosed without a biopsy?
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
1. Prostate biopsy is a safe procedure and it rarely causes infection or spread of cancer if found.
2. The biopsy is important for you because there is an abnormal area in the prostate which requires clarification.
3. Prostatitis is infection of prostate gland and can be diagnosed by urine test but if you have an abnormal area then biopsy is required.
4. Please remember that the biopsy is to confirm cancer and it cannot be replaced by any other diagnostic technique.
5. The thrush and burning is less likely to indicate prostatitis. Please do not worry.
Thanks for writing in.
1. Prostate biopsy is a safe procedure and it rarely causes infection or spread of cancer if found.
2. The biopsy is important for you because there is an abnormal area in the prostate which requires clarification.
3. Prostatitis is infection of prostate gland and can be diagnosed by urine test but if you have an abnormal area then biopsy is required.
4. Please remember that the biopsy is to confirm cancer and it cannot be replaced by any other diagnostic technique.
5. The thrush and burning is less likely to indicate prostatitis. Please do not worry.
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