Steam Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Mar 21, 2019 | Tiffany Rindels | @tiffanyrindels | Comments (66)

BPH

 

It is the genetic destiny of men, as they get older, to start to experience problems with their prostate. Half of men who have prostate problems, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), will experience bothersome symptoms.

Active surveillance, oral medication, lasers or an electric loop that burn the prostate tissue from the inside out  have been historic treatments for BPH. However, steam treatment has shown great promise and is changing the way BPH is treated.

Steam treatment is a convective water therapy that shrinks the prostate. The procedure can be performed in the doctor's office and has a low risk for complications and side effects.

Dr. Tobias Kohler, a urologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses steam treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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@rfherald

I'give it a try. I have Tylenol pm.

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Tylenol is different med than ibiprofin?

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Yes, but are pain relievers. And each come with warnings. Best to check before starting a regimen .

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@pablo81

Are you saying HOLEP did not work? Ouch!

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HOLEP absolutely does work! I’m 100% satisfied!

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@kayak461

HOLEP absolutely does work! I’m 100% satisfied!

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@kayak461 Thanks for all your valuable information and advice over the years.

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Thank you rfherald! I’m always willing to help….and if ever I can attempt to answer a question from anyone…..I’m in! I’m eternally grateful to the Mayo Clinic Urology Department for the care I received…..would wish it for everyone!

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Because of quite large prostate, the medical people suggested i consider prostate artery embolization (PAE) with other procedures not practical. I've had no other procedures. Only meds-finasteride for a year. Any comments or experience i should consider? Thank you,

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