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Medical Conditions - Silodosin

Silodosin is an alpha-blocker used in the symptomatic treatment of the enlarged prostate gland. It works by relaxing the muscles, thus reducing the pain and urgency to urinate. Its side effects are diarrhea, low blood pressure, dizziness, etc. It may sometimes cause the development of a painful erection which may last for few hours.

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How do I manage my mildly enlarged prostate?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.

Can Silodosin cause an absence of ejaculation in men?

Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED).

Does varicocele surgery cause any side effects?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Problems in erection with PE premature ejaculation and poor stream suggest prostatitis (inflammation of prostate gland).

Can Silodosin improve urine flow in kidney infection?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per my understanding, you are suffering from two things. Recurrent UTI (probably due to bladder neck obstruction), and chronic testicular pain.

Though there is no abnormal discharge from the penis, I feel some irritation. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The feeling of discharge could be attributed to the precum if it is associated with sexual stimulation.

What is the cause for frequent urination issue?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am sorry to know about your persistent problem. Prostatic calcification is a common finding and more frequently seen in elderly.

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