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What Is The Treatment For Enlarged Prostate?
I am male 70 years old with a very enlarged prostate (BPH) I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy on Tuesday and wonder if it's safe o have it with such an enlarged prostate. My prostate is 160 cc. Had a biopsy and I do not have cancer. Should I opt for a virtual colonoscopy. I'm 5'10 and weigh 180 lbs.
Fri, 5 Feb 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.
Definitely, you've an enlarged prostate,larger than average, in size.
It's good to know the biopsy is non-cancerous.
A TURP is advisable, before you develop retention of urine,which's imminent.
The prostate gland doesn't cause any problem for a flexible colonoscopy.
Your height and weight are also not factors, that affect colonoscopy.
If you want an expert opinion on any doubt, send it as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.
Definitely, you've an enlarged prostate,larger than average, in size.
It's good to know the biopsy is non-cancerous.
A TURP is advisable, before you develop retention of urine,which's imminent.
The prostate gland doesn't cause any problem for a flexible colonoscopy.
Your height and weight are also not factors, that affect colonoscopy.
If you want an expert opinion on any doubt, send it as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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