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Transrectal Ultrasound & Prostate Biopsy
Transrectal
Ultrasound and Prostate Biopsy is done to confirm whether you have prostate
cancer,
after the digital rectal exam and PSA test.
Procedure
During a transrectal ultrasound
(TRUS), the sensor of an ultrasound machine is placed into the rectum that produces
and detects sound waves that bounce off the prostate gland. The pattern of the
sound waves creates a picture of the prostate gland on the screen that can help
locate areas of abnormal tissue.
TRUS can also be used to help a doctor guide
a needle to the correct spot in the prostate gland for collecting a tissue sample
(biopsy). Usually 6-8 samples of different parts of the prostate are collected.
The tissue is then examined for cancer by a pathologist. After the biopsy, some
blood may be seen in the urine or stool for a day or two.
There is a possibility
of getting an infection in the prostate after the biopsy, usually antibiotics
are prescribed to prevent this.
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9.1.2014 By : Soumyya Das , Kolkata
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Cholecystectomy was done 2 years ago but looking bulky and over weight approx 87 kg triglycerides also increased what should I do? |
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27.6.2013 By : akshay arora , Bareilly (u.p.)
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My age is just 22 yrs. And i am having pain in my knee joints doctors said i am sufferin from arthiris/ortheoritis what can i do is their any treatment or not because they have told me that their is no treatment |
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Arthritis can be caused by many reasons which includes weight problems. Please consult a bbone specialist for further advise. You can too young to have chronic arthritis all your life. Good luck |
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11.9.2012 By : Saswajeet Routray , Kolkata
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I am 32 years old and my wife is 30 now. Myself and my wife, both are suffering from joint pain from 5-6 months. A cracking sound also coming from the knees. Please let me know what to do. |
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Joint pain can be caused by many reasons.Over weight Oesteo porosis or born loss, arthritis, some febril illnesses are some of the causes. You are very young to ignore your joint pains. You should see an internist. He can examine you, order some blood test and give you a diagnosis.
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