Prostate
Prostate -specific antigen ( PSA ) test: A test that measures the level of PSA in the blood . PSA is a substance made by the
prostate that may be found in an increased amount in the blood of men who have
prostate cancer .
Prostate gland : Cross-sectional view Your
prostate g...
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral resection of the
prostate may be done if medical therapy is unsuccessful. This surgical treatment is usually not performed on younger men because it carries potential risks for sterility , impotence , and incontinence . OTHER THERAPY: ... Transurethral resection of the pros...
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
...pathy is usually caused by a blockage of the urethra that occurs (suddenly or over a brief time). In men, it is most often a result of an enlarged
prostate . - Acute Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy - Acute Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy - Bladder Stones - Cancer - Cervical Cancer - Chronic ...
Adenocarcinoma
...er surface of an organ . More than 95 percent of
prostate cancer s are adenocarcinoma . Search All of Medic...s in the anal area. Vitamin D inhibition of
prostate adenocarcinoma growth and metastasis in the Dunning rat
prostate model system. Urology . 1997 Dec;50(6):999-1006....
Adolescents
...olescents Diabetes Brings Earlier Heart Disease , Death Diabetes Drug Might Prevent the Disease No Link Between Diabetes , Aggressive
prostate Cancer Combo of Tests Predicts Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes a Major Risk Factor for Glaucoma ... It's estimated that ADD / ADHD affects five...
Alpha
...or . Alpha -blockers: Terazosin (Hytrin), doxazosin (Cardura), tamsulosin (Flomax), and alfzosin (Uroxatral) are used to treat problems caused by
prostate enlargement and bladder outlet obstruction. alpha -BSMBone-repair material indicated for dental applications including use for healing defect...
Androgen
... variants have been examined in relation to both
prostate cancer risk and disease progression. The androgen receptor is expressed during all stages of
prostate carcinogen esis. Male pattern baldness ( an...boys and girls. Flutamide is sometimes used in
prostate cancer to inhibit androgen uptake. Sex- hormone...
Antepartum
...y deficiency of fibrinogen Leukemia Obstetric complications (for example antepartum hemorrhage , hydatidiform mole , amniotic embolism )
prostate cancer Shock Thrombocytopenia purpura ... Extensive vascular ( blood vessel) trauma or surgery Hereditary deficiency of fibrinog...
Anthrax
...arrhea , dysentery ( blood y diarrhea ), hangover, high blood pressure , indigestion , postpartum problems, ... Anthrax Antiandrogens for
prostate cancer [Medication] Antiarrhythmic medications for atrial fibrillation [Medication] ... inhalational anthrax An extremely rare, usually occu...
Antigen
...on of self from non-self (foreign substances).
prostate -specific antigen ( PSA ) is a protein produced by the cells of the
prostate gland . The PSA test measures the level of PS...blood in a tube to see if there's a reaction.
prostate -Specific Antigen Blood Test ( PSA Test) What...
Anxiety Disorders
...phobias , obsessive-compulsive disorder , and social phobia . Question: ... Anxiety disorders Depression Fibromyalgia Heartburn /GERD
prostate gland enlargement Sleep apnea Restless legs syndrome Sleep and seniors : Insomnia isn't inevitable Sleep and your child's health: Why be...
Appendix
...l system (most often in the appendix ), and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Tummy Troubles: Is it Your Appendix ? Turn to Tomatoes for
prostate Health Under the Skin : A Link Between Psoriasis and Lymphoma ? Appendicitis is a painful condition which usually requires removal of the a...
Asymptomatic
...This condition, known as asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis , may be diagnose d when men are evaluated for other urological conditions such as
prostate cancer or infertility . Normally, this condition is asymptomatic (the person with bipartite patella is not affected by it), but sometimes a ...
Bacteria
.... It affects mostly young children, possibly because their small trachea is easily blocked by swelling . Bacteria are thought to get into the
prostate by way of a backwash into the urethra . So avoiding urinary tract infections should reduce the risk of chronic bacteria l prostatitis . Next...
Bacterial
...-shaped bacteria called Entero bacteriaceae. In non- bacterial prostatitis , men have the symptoms of prostatitis , or inflammation of the
prostate gland , but do not have a bacterial infection . The symptoms include difficulty with urination and pain in the groin area. What is going on...
Bedwetting
...: ... Bedwetting : Diet Changes Could Curb Infertility Boosts Testicular Cancer Risk Pot Smoking Could Raise Odds for Bladder Cancer
prostate Biopsy Doesn't Have to Be Painful Robot Technology Improves Vagina l Prolapse Surgery ... Desmopressin is a medicine used to control bedw...
Baldness
... acne more feminine complexion slower growth of facial hair slower progression of baldness reduced chance of heart attack lowered risk of
prostate cancer ... Office of Postmarketing Drug Risk Assessment because of possible sound- or look-alike confusion with the names of currently markete...
Bends
...retching. During erection, the penis bends in the direction of the plaque, or the plaque may lead to indentation and shortening of the penis .
prostate (PRAH-state): ... Your leg may be placed in a continuous passive motion (CPM) device after surgery . This is a mechanical device that flexes ( ...
Benign
...ed with a change in the position of your head.
prostate Health Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Phytoche...a : A Common Part of Aging It is common for the
prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors... ( BPH ) is the name given to enlargement of the
prostate gland . The condition is not cancer ous and it ...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
...c hyperplasia : Abbreviated BPH . A noncancerous
prostate problem in which the normal elements of the
prostate gland grow in size and number.
prostate Health Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Phytochemi...
Biopsy
...Aortic Aneurysm Monitoring ... The only way to confirm the presence of
prostate cancer is to remove a section of the
prostate and study it under the microscope - known as a biopsy . This article e...
Birth
...natural teeth at either end. At birth , the
prostate gland is tiny. When testosterone levels rise during puberty , the
prostate grows rapidly, doubling in size by age 20. Growth slows down for the next two decades and the
prostate usually does not cause problems for many years. ...
Bladder
...dder cancer spreads by extending into the nearby organ s, including the
prostate , uterus , vagina , ureter s, and rectum . It can also spread to the pe...ily in older men. The most common cause is noncancerous enlargement of the
prostate gland ( benign prostatic hyperplasia , or BPH ). Bladder Control f...
Bladder Cancer
...adder cancer spreads by extending into the nearby organ s, including the
prostate , uterus , vagina , ureter s, and rectum . It can also spread to the pe...ne). However, retinoblastoma has been linked to ovarian, breast , lung,
prostate , and bladder cancer s much later in life. The cause of the secondary can...
Bladder stones
...iverticulum, neurogenic bladder , or an enlarged
prostate . Approximately 95% of all bladder stones occur ...dly unable to urinate. There are several types of
prostate surgery . Bladder stones can cause it, but it usually results from an enlargement of your
prostate gland , which lies at the base of your bladder ...
Blood clots
...eakened Immune System May Cause Crohn's Disease Anti -Inflammatory Drug Might Ease Gum Disease Altering Fatty Acid Intake May Help Fight
prostate Cancer ... Blood clots , deep venous thrombosis , and pulmonary emboli Fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steato hepatitis Gastroesoph...
Bone pain
...r antagonist for palliative treatment of bone pain due to metastatic
prostate cancer . Product is entering phase III trials in patients with hormone -refractory
prostate cancer . ...
Bone scan
...scan commonly is used to check for signs that cancer has spread (metastasized) to the bones from another site in the body, such as the breast or
prostate . Bone scan s also can check for cancer s that start in the bones. A bone scan is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone gro...
Bph
... ( BPH ) is a non- cancer ous enlargement of the
prostate gland , commonly found in men over the age of 50...r 80's have moderate to severe BPH , or enlarged
prostate . This benign growth of the
prostate tissue is not cancer ous, nor is it related to...
Brachial plexus
...rment of the brachial plexus , a network of nerve s that affect the arm and hand . brachial plexus (BRAY-kee-ul PLEKS-us) ... BPH (Enlarged
prostate ) Brachial Palsy in the Neonate Brachial Plexopathy Brachial Plexus Dysfunction ( Brachial Plexopathy ) Bradycardia - Tachycardia Syndrome ...
Breast Cancer
...ch these cancer s at their early, most treatable stages. Common tumor s that metastasize to the lungs include breast cancer , colon cancer ,
prostate cancer , sarcoma , bladder cancer , neuroblastoma , and Wilm's tumor . However, almost any cancer has the capacity to spread to the lungs . ...
Bronchoscopy
...o feel as if you cannot breathe. - lungs ( bronchoscopy ) - pancreas , bile duct ( ERCP ) - vagina , cervix ( colposcopy ) * Enlarged
prostate - diagnosis and treatment - transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) Epicondylitis , lateral ( tennis elbow ) - diagnosis and treatment * ...
Burn
...degree Celsius. The TUNA System delivers low-level radiofrequency energy through twin needles to burn away a well-defined region of the enlarged
prostate . Shields protect the urethra from heat damage. They may be painless or may throb or burn . Complications that may indicate an infection tha...
Calcification
...ria include pigment deposition (aortic or mitral valve calcification or regurgitation and occasionally aortic dilatation), renal stones, and
prostate stones. Arterial blood gases may reveal metabolic acidosis . Bone x-ray s may show de calcification or changes in the shape or structure of ...
Cancer
...r organ s before cancer develops. Cancer ,
prostate : Cancer of the gland that produces some of the components of semen fluid.
prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death o...ad (metastasize) to distant areas of the body.
prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the e...
Castration
...ogen blockage. When testosterone levels are lowered either by surgical removal of the testicles ( castration , orchiectomy ) or by medication,
prostate cancer can regress. There is no known association with benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH ). Some date back to the Middle Ages, when seizures ...
Child Development
...s also reported frequently on medical issues, producing specials and moderating discussions on eating disorders , living wills, smoking cessation ,
prostate cancer , nutrition al supplements, child development al syndrome s and hair loss . ...
Chromosome
...ne found on the X chromosome . Chromosome 8p is commonly deleted in
prostate cancer ; consequently, many groups have focused on using deletion mapping i...ion of the BRCA1 gene has a higher risk of getting breast , ovarian, or
prostate cancer . BRCA2 ... There are 46 chromosome s that can be grouped as 2...
Chronic Pelvic Pain
...Year's Workouts - Source:WebMD Feature Archive ... painful urination , chronic pelvic pain , or interstitial cystitis urinary blockage such as
prostate enlargement, stricture, or narrowing of the urinary tract stone in the urinary tract ... Chronic non- bacterial prostatitis , also called ...
Colonoscopy
...arge intestine ( sigmoidoscopy ) - lungs ( bronchoscopy ) - pancreas , bile duct ( ERCP ) - vagina , cervix ( colposcopy ) * Enlarged
prostate ... Colonoscopy factsheet Diet and nutrition section Stop smoking section Alcohol section British Journal of cancer press release on...