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What Causes Fatigue And Excess Sleep During HIFU Treatment For Prostate Cancer?
I have low energy, fatigue, sleep more than ever during the last two months. I have bearable pain in the testicles and lower abdomen. I had High Frequency Ultrasound treatment (HIFU) for prostate cancer a few months ago..... and was ok until I got a bad cold with a virus that does not seem to go away. An antibiotic I have been taking for a few days has helped. I also have cold sweats during the day.
The High frequency ultrasound therapy of prostate cancer consists of Ablatherm laser radiotherapy to fulgarise the cancerous cells of the prostate gland. There are certain side effects of the HIFU therapy as: - Urethral narrowing and weak stream of urine (as scar formation through the therapy) - Erectile dysfunction (responsive to viagra or other sildenafil citrate) - Impotence (about 30-40%)
The excess fatigue and sleep during this therapy is not common side effects and the same has to be discussed with your treating oncologist.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Fatigue And Excess Sleep During HIFU Treatment For Prostate Cancer?
Hello, The High frequency ultrasound therapy of prostate cancer consists of Ablatherm laser radiotherapy to fulgarise the cancerous cells of the prostate gland. There are certain side effects of the HIFU therapy as: - Urethral narrowing and weak stream of urine (as scar formation through the therapy) - Erectile dysfunction (responsive to viagra or other sildenafil citrate) - Impotence (about 30-40%) The excess fatigue and sleep during this therapy is not common side effects and the same has to be discussed with your treating oncologist. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon