Prostrate laser treatment is recommended in case of prostrate enlargement, commonly known as BPH (Benign Prostrate Hyperplasia). This is a natural condition where the prostate gland slowly grows to an abnormal size, putting pressure on the urethra. This problem in men forces them to change their lifestyle, avoid traveling, make frequent trips to bathroom and causes disruption in leisure activities. Laser therapy is a simple and effective way to combat this problem. The theory is the same; it reduces the prostate to its desired size to eliminate the symptoms.
Symptoms Of BPH
The most common symptoms of BPH are: Sudden need to urinate, frequent urination especially at night, weak stream of urine, feeling that the bladder is never empty, dribbling or leaking, pain or burning during urination. Sometimes these situations can become extremely embarrassing when you are traveling, are at a public place or with important people at work. Its best to get it treated before it becomes a really serious problem. Prostate laser treatment is recommended by a doctor only after examining you fully and conducting certain tests.
Some of these tests include-
• Digital rectum Exam (DRE): Doctor puts a gloved hand into the rectum to get an idea of size and position of rectum.
• Prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test: This test is carried out to rule out the possibility of prostate cancer. PSA is a protein produced by prostate cells, it is generally found in elevated levels in patients of prostate cancer.
• Rectal ultrasound: An ultrasound is conducted to determine the size of the gland and to see if this is cancerous.
• Intravenous Pylerogram: This is a kind of x-ray in which a dye is injected in the vein and an x-ray is taken. It shows up any obstruction or blockage in the urinary track.
• Urine flow study: Sometimes the doctor may ask you to urinate in a special device which measures your rate of urine flow. If it is less, it shows signs of BPH.
Green Light Therapy
The green light prostate laser treatment is generally recommended for this problem. This therapy helps the prostate gland to come back to its normal size, thus letting you live a normal life without compromising on your lifestyle. The specialist in urinary track and male reproductive system will examine you on the basis on the above tests and then decide your course of treatment. A full surgery or a laser therapy will be suggested. However, there is no rush to go for surgery if the doctor assures you that the condition is benign and is thus not life threatening.
The side effects involved in surgery or the laser treatment are the same: impotence, less control on urination and retrogate ejaculation. So weigh your options before deciding on which kind of therapy to go in for. There are people who manage to live with this problem and change their life-style accordingly. But if you want to be totally sure and get cured once and for all, then prostate laser treatment is a very good option to consider.