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Does Enlarged Prostrate Shrink By Itself Without Any Treatment?
I had reaction to a prescription cough med and it locked me up---bowels and bladder, it was bad as I needed a trip to the emerg room twice, now cant pee good, bowels ok and Dr want to operate. I think with time my prostat will shrink and Ill be ok. It is better but really slow. should this improve? age 83 otherwise very active and healthy
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Dear user,
I really understand your concern.
Enlarged prostate doesn't shrink with or without treatment.
In the early stage, symptoms and signs due to prostate enlargement are controlled by some drugs and diet.
Based on your age and enlarged prostate, you have a higher risk for cancer of prostate, so surgery is the best option for you, if there aren't contraindications for it.
All the best!
Dr. Elton Halili
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE
I really understand your concern.
Enlarged prostate doesn't shrink with or without treatment.
In the early stage, symptoms and signs due to prostate enlargement are controlled by some drugs and diet.
Based on your age and enlarged prostate, you have a higher risk for cancer of prostate, so surgery is the best option for you, if there aren't contraindications for it.
All the best!
Dr. Elton Halili
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE
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