Male Reproductive Issues

Prostatis-inflammation/infection of prostate. TX: antibiotics, catheter

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
Non-cancerous USUALLY over age 60.
Tx: Continuous bladder irrigations, TURP
Sx: 3 Way foley -->no clots, bladder scan


Video found here.

TURP


Video found here.

Prostate CA
USUALLY over age 50.
hard pea sized nodule
S/S: lower back pain LATE: weight loss down legs EARLY; hematuria, frequency, weak stream, etc.

Digital Rectal Exam-image found here-good source for more prostate info.


Erectile Dysfunction
Causes: meds(HTN meds), spinal cord injuries, hypotension, psychological issues
Tx: Viagra SE:call Dr. if erection longer than 3hrs, visual changes (color vision), headaches, HYPERTENSION

Testicular Cancer-prevention: self exam, after warm shower. May have pain, mass, "dragging" feeling, abdominal pain. TEACH patients self examination techniques (p. 1433 Lewis)
Tx: chemo, sx, radiation.