How long are you sore after prostate surgery?

The incisions may be sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you medicine for pain. You will have a tube (urinary catheter) to drain urine from your bladder for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.

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Your Recovery

A laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. It is done to treat prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate. The doctor made several small cuts, called incisions, in your lower belly. The doctor put a lighted tube (scope) and other surgical tools through the incisions to do the surgery. Or if you had robotic surgery, the doctor guided the robot arms to do this surgery. You may see some bruising and swelling right after your surgery. In the week after surgery, your penis and scrotum may swell. This usually gets better after 1 to 2 weeks. The incisions may be sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you medicine for pain. You will have a tube (urinary catheter) to drain urine from your bladder for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. You may have bladder cramps, or spasms, while the catheter is in your bladder. Your doctor can give you medicine to help prevent bladder spasms. After your catheter is removed, it may take several weeks or more for you to control your urine. And it may take 6 months or more for you to be able to have erections again. But with time, most people regain urine control and much of their previous sexual function. If not, medicines or other treatments may help. You will probably be able to go back to work or your usual activities 3 to 5 weeks after surgery. But it can take longer to fully recover. You will need to see your doctor regularly. This includes having blood tests to measure your PSA level. PSA is a substance that can suggest whether your cancer has returned. PSA tests are usually done more often for the first several years after your surgery, but less often after that. When you find out that you have cancer, you may feel many emotions and may need some help coping. Seek out family, friends, and counsellors for support. You also can do things at home to make yourself feel better while you go through treatment. Call the Canadian Cancer Society (1-888-939-3333) or visit its website at www.cancer.ca for more information.

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Can not ejaculating enough cause prostatitis?

Prostatitis can develop into a chronic (ongoing) problem: Possible causes include repeated bacterial infections, stress, not ejaculating often enough, and unknown causes. Symptoms may include frequent urination, burning with urination, and lower abdomen or back pain.

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Nonbacterial Prostatitis

The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It sits just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body). Prostatitis is an infection or inflammation that causes the prostate to become painful and swollen. This narrows the urethra and can block the bladder neck. Prostatitis can cause urinary symptoms such as a burning sensation, pressure, or pain. Nonbacterial prostatitis is the most common form of prostatitis. In many cases, it's annoying but not serious.

Causes

With nonbacterial prostatitis, the prostate is inflamed (swollen), but not infected. Possible causes include:

Stress, which tightens the pelvic muscles

Not ejaculating often enough, which can make fluid build up in the prostate

Unknown reasons

Symptoms

Symptoms of nonbacterial prostatitis are often vague and tend to be mild. They may include:

Frequent urination

Pain in the lower abdomen or back

Pain with ejaculation

Treatment

Your healthcare provider may suggest one or more of the following to relieve symptoms:

Anti-inflammatory or muscle-relaxing medications

Hot baths

Relaxing while urinating

Drinking more fluids or changing your diet

Ejaculating often (to help drain the prostate gland and relax the muscles)

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