Is a prostate biopsy painful?

Prostate cancer is a very common cancer in men. Globally, prostate cancer ranks second in the incidence of male malignant tumors. As far as current medical technology is concerned, the only way to detect prostate cancer is prostate puncture biopsy. Many patients are also very worried that prostate puncture biopsy will be very painful. Just hearing about the injection of drugs and the removal of some living tissues, the whole process sounds quite daunting. So is prostate puncture biopsy a very painful process?

Prostate puncture biopsy equipment is completed under ultrasound guidance. This equipment can clearly observe the progress of the puncture needle used and the location of the patient's prostate to be sampled. In addition, the ultrasound-guided puncture needle will not deviate during the biopsy, and the accuracy is much higher than manual guidance. The operation injury is also relatively easy and the damage to the patient is also small. The entire biopsy puncture process for the patient will not take too long, including preoperative disinfection matters, puncture and postoperative observation. It takes about half an hour. Most elderly patients who undergo this examination can undergo the examination smoothly.

Patients usually do not feel any obvious discomfort during the whole process of prostate puncture biopsy. During the biopsy puncture, patients can lie on their side under the guidance of the doctor, bend their legs, and then move their legs as close to the abdomen as possible. When the ultrasound probe enters the patient's rectum, there may be transient discomfort, which will soon get better and adapt; when the sampling is completed and the ultrasound probe is removed from the rectum, the discomfort will disappear.

When performing a prostate biopsy, most hospitals will require patients to be hospitalized before the examination. This is for the benefit of observing the patient's physical condition and is safer. The results of the examination may take a few days for the patient to know. In addition, if the patient has blood in the semen, it may be a complication after the puncture, or it may be combined with seminal vesiculitis. The patient can take anti-inflammatory treatment. It may be fine once the inflammation subsides.

What everyone needs to know here is that patients who have undergone rectal or hemorrhoid surgery may experience severe discomfort and may be in some pain. During the entire biopsy process, patients are required to relax the sphincter outside the anus, relax, actively cooperate with the doctor and not be too nervous, otherwise it will cause strong discomfort.

The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing, so the number of patients undergoing prostate biopsy is also increasing every year. Prostate biopsy is an invasive surgical procedure, and some patients may experience some discomfort. Therefore, after undergoing prostate biopsy, you need to pay attention to the following matters in order to recover from the disease as soon as possible.

1. Is urination smooth? Because the prostate may have a certain degree of edema after puncture, you may have difficulty urinating after puncture. For some patients who already have prostate hyperplasia and urination difficulties, they may be unable to urinate in severe cases. In this case, please inform the medical staff immediately. Usually, oral medication can be taken to alleviate the symptoms. For patients who are unable to urinate, a catheter needs to be placed in the urethra, which can be removed after a few days when the edema is reduced.

2. Is there blood in the urine? After the puncture, some patients may see blood in their urine. The most common is that a few drops of blood will be discharged from the urethra at the beginning and the end of urination. At this time, please do not be serious. This phenomenon is a normal reaction after prostate puncture and will usually subside within a few days. However, if there is obvious gross hematuria, bright red urine, opaque, or even blood clots, please inform the medical staff immediately. Usually, it can be alleviated by indwelling catheter compression or endoscopic hemostasis.

3. Is there blood in the stool? After puncture, some patients may see blood after defecation. It is common to see blood when wiping the anus with paper. At this time, please do not panic or be afraid. It usually subsides within 1 to 2 days. However, if you have the urge to defecate repeatedly and discharge black or bright red blood in the stool several times in a short period of time, please inform the medical staff immediately. Usually, it can be relieved by local compression or suture to stop bleeding.

4. Is there a fever? A small number of patients may have a fever after puncture. The symptoms of this fever are relatively typical. They are mainly chills and shivering, followed by a high fever. It is most common on the day after puncture and the following 2 days. If this fever occurs, please inform the medical staff immediately. Usually, it can be controlled with timely use of antibacterial drugs. Please do not take antipyretics orally on your own to avoid masking the symptoms of infection and delaying treatment. Due to the increase in drug-resistant bacteria, the global scale of infection after prostate puncture is also increasing year by year. If the infection after prostate puncture is not handled in time, it may lead to the onset of bacteremia and pyogenic infection. Severe cases may even need to be admitted to the ICU for further treatment. Therefore, once an infection occurs, it is necessary to pay attention and seek medical attention in time.

5. In order to reduce the risk of bleeding after puncture, please eat easily digestible soft food after puncture, and avoid coughing, lifting heavy objects and other abdominal exertion movements.

In conclusion, prostate biopsy is a safe invasive examination. Before there is a better alternative, it is still the only way to diagnose prostate cancer, especially early prostate cancer. In daily life, men, especially elderly men, need to pay great attention to their prostate health.

Daily prostate care

The prostate is a secretory organ unique to men. Its physiological function supports the normal operation of the male body and is a very important tissue. While the prostate bears important functions, it is also under great pressure. Modern people's living habits have led to an increase in prostate diseases, such as prostate hypertrophy, prostate stones, prostate pain, prostate cancer, etc. Among them, the mortality rate of prostate cancer ranks second among all male cancers. Therefore, men should pay attention to prostate health. What should we pay attention to in protecting the prostate?

1. Do not indulge in excessive sexual activity. Prostate hyperplasia is not formed overnight, but is caused by repeated sexual activity over many years. In this regard, men should moderate their sexual activity and give the prostate some time to recover. Of course, long-term abstinence is also harmful to the prostate, and measures should be used to relieve it when necessary.

2. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. The prostate gland is located in the lower abdomen of men. When people sit down, the surrounding tissues will inevitably put pressure on the prostate gland, causing congestion. Therefore, you should get up and move around after sitting for about 40 minutes. Urban white-collar workers and drivers need to pay more attention to this.

3. Avoid friction. Many men use motorcycles or bicycles all year round. When people ride bicycles or motorcycles, it will inevitably cause friction on the genitals and stimulate the prostate, which is harmful. Therefore, men should reduce riding appropriately and not use motorcycles or bicycles for a long time.

In addition to avoiding the above three behaviors, male friends also need to pay more attention to their own health care. Clean your private parts, and don't miss some folds. Clean them after every sex. If you have foreskin or foreskin, please go to the hospital for removal surgery in time. If the foreskin or foreskin is too long, it will not only be difficult to clean, but also greatly increase your chances of suffering from reproductive system diseases. Exercise more in your spare time to improve your physical fitness. Go to a regular hospital for treatment in time when you find abnormal symptoms.

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