How Often Can a Biopsy Miss Prostate Cancer and Why?
“A traditional prostate biopsy, which is a random sampling of the prostate, can miss prostate cancers,” says Michael Herman, MD, Director of Urologic Oncology at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY. (more…)
How Long Does It Take Prostate Cancer to Spread to Hips?
Do you live in fear of prostate cancer every time your hip bone area begins aching, as you imagine that this is a metastasis from a tumor in your prostate?
“Every prostate cancer is unique,” says Michael Herman, MD, Director of Urologic Oncology at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY. (more…)
Da Vinci Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction?
Many men with prostate cancer fear becoming impotent after being treated with the da Vinci robot procedure. (more…)
Can Prostate Cancer Cause Cloudy Urine?
Cloudy urine has many potential causes.
Many men just cannot get the idea of prostate cancer — which has a lifetime risk of one in six U.S. men—out of their mind, and obsessively check their excrement, sometimes even imagining that it just might be a bit murky.
If their urine seems to be a bit cloudy or foggy, they then fear that this is a sign of prostate cancer.
If you’re compelled to frequently check what your stream looks like as it gets voided or as it enters the toilet bowl, make sure that the lighting is good rather than dim or shadowy.
Also you should confine your checking to just one bathroom so that the lighting, contrast, etc., is always the same.
Make sure that the toilet bowl is perfectly clean, as a dirty one can skewer appearances.
“Prostate cancer very rarely causes cloudy urine,” says Michael Herman, MD, Director of Urologic Oncology at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY.
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Under what conditions can prostate cancer cause urine to appear cloudy?
“If a prostate cancer is very advanced, it can sometimes cause a urinary tract infection (UTI) by obstructing the bladder, but this is extremely uncommon,” says Dr. Herman.
So though it’s not impossible for prostate cancer to lead to cloudy urine, chances are pretty good that if you notice that your urine is cloudy, hazy, murky or looks like there’s sediment in it, this isn’t being caused by prostate cancer.
Dr. Herman also explains, “However, if a patient does notice cloudy or bloody urine, they should be evaluated by a urologist because even benign causes of abnormal urine [such as bladder stones] can be very serious.
“Cloudy urine is very rarely a symptom of prostate cancer.
“It is much more likely to be caused by a urinary tract infection or other benign causes, such as kidney stones.
“Even though this is very unlikely to be caused by prostate cancer, abnormal-appearing urine should always be evaluated, as it could be a sign of other serious health conditions.”
Dr. Herman’s interests include reducing the over-diagnosis and over-treatment of prostate cancer by utilizing the latest biomarkers and imaging techniques. He is at the forefront of treatment and research of urologic cancers.
Lorra Garrick has been covering medical, fitness and cybersecurity topics for many years, having written thousands of articles for print magazines and websites, including as a ghostwriter. She’s also a former ACE-certified personal trainer.
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How is Shortness of Breath Supposed to Feel? Here’s How
Here is a description by a nurse how “shortness of breath” is really supposed to feel.
“Shortness of breath” is a common symptom in symptom lists of various medical conditions, particularly those involving the heart and lungs. (more…)
How Long Does it Take Catheter Angiogram Bruising to Heal?
The bruises from a catheter angiogram will certainly heal; the question is just how long does this normally take and is this something that the patient should worry about?
It’s actually more out of the ordinary to NOT have a bruise after a catheter angiogram than to have one develop as a result of the catheter placement.
How Long It Takes Bruises to Heal After Catheter Angiogram
“One to two weeks generally unless one is on Coumadin,” says Teri Dreher, RN, CCRN, an award-winning RN patient advocate and pioneer in the field of private patient advocacy.
Dreher, a critical care nurse for 30+ years, is a former cardiovascular nurse clinician for Wisconsin Heart and Vascular.
“Taking vitamin C helps the bruise resolve. If there was excessive bleeding at the site immediately post-procedure, then longer,” perhaps around three weeks.
The bruise appears in the area where your physician had inserted the catheter.
The cause of the bruising is from blood that has escaped from the vessel beneath your skin.
The bruise may be small or what seems like big to you, and even if it seems large, this is normal.
In fact, there’s no need to report to your doctor that you have a bruise. Remember, something was stuck under your skin.
Make sure you read your discharge instructions to know just what conditions do warrant reporting to your doctor.
If the bruise following your catheter angiogram is an “ugly” black, purple and blue, this is still normal and nothing to worry about. Give it up to three weeks to vanish.
Teri Dreher, RN, CCM, is the founder of NShore Patient Advocates. A critical care nurse for 35+ years, she’s also the author of “How to Advocate for Yourself & Your Loved Ones,” available on Amazon.
Lorra Garrick has been covering medical, fitness and cybersecurity topics for many years, having written thousands of articles for print magazines and websites, including as a ghostwriter. She’s also a former ACE-certified personal trainer.
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Yes, Blue Fingernails Can Mean a Serious Heart Problem
Causes of blue fingernails don’t always mean that something’s wrong with your heart, but in some cases, a heart problem can cause fingernails to turn a bluish color. (more…)
10 Don’ts for an Insulin Dependent Diabetic Bodybuilder
Here are 10 things an insulin dependent bodybuilder with diabetes should never do.
If you want to build your best muscle and not worry about your blood sugar levels, here is your training guide. (more…)
Best Exercise for Making Pushing a Wheelchair Easier on Back
There is one single exercise that mimics pushing a wheelchair.
This fun exercise will train your back to better handle pushing against a wheelchair – even up inclined walkways. (more…)
Ab Wheel Exercise After Double Mastectomy: What to Expect
