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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bladder Neck stenosis/hypertrophy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
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Bladder Neck stenosis/hypertrophy
by Wyns, Oct 27, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 32 year old male and have been diagnosed with Bladder Neck stenosis/hypertrophy. I use Detrunorm/Detrusitol, which do help but not 100%. What is my long term solution to this? Is surgery safe or are there herbal supplements such as Uva Ursi or Horesetail that can deal with this?
Should I target stress as the main culprit or is it more complex than that.
Thank You
Should I target stress as the main culprit or is it more complex than that.
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 28, 2005 12:00AM
, Oct 28, 2005 12:00AM
Surgery would be the definitive step to correct this.
You can try different medications that have been shown to be effective in small studies. Alpha blockers as well as alpha-reductase inhibitors (i.e. finasteride) may help.
I am not aware of studies showing the efficacy of herbal supplements.
You can also look at the side effects of any concurrent medications you are taking.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
You can try different medications that have been shown to be effective in small studies. Alpha blockers as well as alpha-reductase inhibitors (i.e. finasteride) may help.
I am not aware of studies showing the efficacy of herbal supplements.
You can also look at the side effects of any concurrent medications you are taking.
These options can be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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