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My prostate ultrasound shows calcifications. Are they related to prostatitis, cysts, or tumors?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had prostatitis for two weeks now and am on antibiotics for it. I have also had it again in the past. No culture has been taken; however, the general practitioner suspected bacterial prostatitis upon a digital examination of the prostate that was inflamed and sore. I have since ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Ultrasound shows a 0.053 pounds prostate, which, according to me, is enlarged (normal is 0.044 pounds or less)... Read Full »
Do I need to be concerned about a small cyst on my prostate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 62 years old, and I have a small cyst on my prostate. So, is a very small cyst on the prostrate anything to worry about found while doing an ultrasound PSA? Is that normal for my age? Please answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Prostatic cysts can arise due to many causes, like, Mullerian duct cyst, prostatic utricle cyst, ejaculatory duct cyst, cystadenoma of the prostate, cystic degeneration of prostatic tissue, prostatic retention cyst,... Read Full »
What is the treatment for prostate swelling in my father-in-law, who uses a catheter for urination?
Query: Hello doctor, My father-in-law has prostate swelling. The doctor wants immediate surgery, but I want to wait and see. His PSA was 7.87 ng/mL, the blood and urine tests were normal. In the ultrasound, the weight of the prostate was 1.4 ounce. Is surgery drastic in this case? Can he use medicines and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.What are his symptoms? Does he have a poor flow of urine? Does he have to strain? Was uroflowmetry test done to check for urine flow? Just for prostate enlargement, surgery is not required. Treatment is based on the above reports. Thanks. Read Full »