“Enlarged Prostate, an issue that should not be overlooked. Besides causing annoyance, it can also lead to a lack of confidence. If neglected, it can escalate to the point of surgery. Therefore, if you experience abnormal urination, promptly seek treatment from a specialist doctor to address and treat the problem promptly.”
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai has technology that cantreat enlarged prostate with steam (Water Vapor Therapy) Rezum takes a short time and allows quick recovery
Men should examine their body to see if they are at risk of having an enlarged prostate by observing the following symptoms:
Who should be tested for enlarged prostate
- Patients diagnosed by a doctor with an enlarged prostate or symptoms arising from the prostate
- Men aged 50 years and older
- Prostate size not exceeding 30 – 80 grams. In cases exceeding 80 grams, the doctor will monitor the symptoms periodically
- Not responding to medication or experiencing side effects from medication
- Patients with health issues unsuitable for long surgical anesthesia
- Patients who have not had penile implant surgery
Advantages of treating enlarged prostate with steam
- Reduces surgical risk with tools and procedures through the urinary tract naturally
- No need for anesthesia
- Quick recovery, patients recover quickly, and treatment time is short
- In some cases, patients can go home to recover but need to stay in the hospital first
- Suitable for those not responding to medications, preferring not to take medication, or experiencing side effects from medication
- Very minimal impact on sexual health in terms of erectile function or ejaculation
- Suitable for treating patients at high risk for surgery
- Most patients treated for enlarged prostate with steam are treated only once and follow up with a doctor every 2 – 5 years
Preparation before treatment
The evaluating doctor will refer patients for physical and mental preparedness. Physical checkups include x-rays, blood tests, and electrocardiograms, and possibly specialist consultations in internal medicine to prepare for treatment and deep sedation anesthesia
Surgery Department | Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai
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