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How Prostate Surgery can help in treatment

Prostate problems can be treated in several ways. One of the methods of prostate cancer treatment is surgery. The main goal of prostate surgery is to improve urinary flow and to reduce symptoms that accompany prostate problems. Other prostate cancer treatment may also be available other than surgery. Other prostate treatment can include drug therapies and minimally invasive procedures.

Some people decide to try being treated with drugs that block or bind the male hormone receptor. This will usually shrink the tumor. For many men this type of treatment is only temporary.

Prostate surgery may be what is needed for long term success. The first night in the hospital after this type of surgery is usually spent in a high care unit, but after the first twenty-four hours of being monitored, you can be transferred to a regular room.

A lot of rest is needed after surgery. Take things slowly and move around at your own pace. The first two weeks are when you need to be the most careful. Walking slowly, even if up and down the street is good for you to try. Everyone heals at a different rate so don't do anything that is not comfortable.

Returning to work is up to your doctor, however most people don't return any sooner than four weeks. And that is for jobs that are not strenuous.

Most importantly, remember that recovery after any type of surgery can be time-consuming and challenging. Give it time and take the right steps and your depression will likely go away on its own.




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