Ablation
Destruction
of tissue using radio frequency.
Acute
Having a sudden
onset, and usually a short sever course.
Alpha
Blockers
Classification
of drugs used for the treatment of BPH.
Antibiotics
Drugs that
kill bacteria or prevent them from multiplying.
AUA SS
American
Urological Association Symptom Score.
Used to categorize the severity of symptoms associated with BPH.
Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A non-cancerous
enlargement of the prostate that may obstruct the flow of urine
through the urethra.
Bladder
A muscular
sac located in the lower abdomen where urine is stored until excreted.
Chronic
Persisting
over a long period of time.
Coagulative
Necrosis
Disruption
of tissue caused by a physical means, such as energy or chemicals,
resulting in the destruction of tissue.
Contraindication
Reasons or
conditions that would mean a course of treatment is not suggested.
Cystoscopy
An instrument
with a scope used to visualize the bladder.
Digital
Rectal Examination (DRE)
Insertion of
a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to examine the prostate.
Edema
Swelling; the
presence of large amounts of fluid in tissue.
Hormone
Suppressors
A medication
that prevents a hormone from being secreted by the body.
ILC
Interstitial
Laser Coagulation; a type of BPH thermotherapy using
a laser.
Incontinence
Inability of
a person to control the flow of urine.
Infection
Condition resulting
from the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms.
Kidney
A pair of organs
which maintain proper water balance and excrete metabolic wastes
as urine.
Lesion
Destruction
of a portion of tissue caused by some form of energy or chemical
reaction with the tissue.
Medicare
Social Security
benefits that provide partial payment for medical expenses in individuals
over the age of 65.
Morbidity
A diseased
condition or the prevalence of a disease.
Peak
Flow Rate (PFR)
A urodynamic
test to measure how fast an individual urinates.
Prostate
A walnut-sized
gland at the base of the male bladder and surrounding the first
part of the urethra.
Prostatitis
Inflammation
of the prostate.
Prostate
Specific Antigen (PSA)
A blood test
that helps determine if prostate cancer may be present.
Prostatic
Massage
Vigorous massage
of the prostate via the rectum which forces prostatic fluid out
of the gland and into the urethra.
QOL
Quality
Of Life, a question the patient is asked to determine
what effect his urinary condition has on his lifestyle.
Retention
The accumulation
of urine in the bladder with the inability to urinate.
RF
Radio
Frequency, the type of thermal (heat) therapy which is used
in the TUNA device for treatment of urinary symptoms secondary to
BPH.
Saw Palmetto
Herbal remedy
used to improve urinary flow and other symptoms. Products use the
berries of a native palm tree found in the southeastern U.S.
Sitz
Bath
A bath in which
only the hips and thighs are immersed.
TRUS
TransRectal
UltraSound, an x-ray picture taken of the prostate
to determine its size and shape.
TUMT
TransUrethral
Microwave Thermotherapy, another type of thermal therapy
used in the treatment of urinary symptoms secondary to BPH.
TUNA®
Trans
Urethral Needle Ablation. An innovative new
procedure using radio frequency to treat BPH.
TURP
TransUrethral
Resection of the Prostate is a surgical procedure
in which some portion of the prostate is removed to relieve urinary
symptoms usually associated with BPH.
Urethra
The tube that
carries urine from the bladder, semen from the prostate and sperm
from the testicles out through the penis.
Urination
The passing
of urine from the bladder through the urethra out of the body.
Urine
Flow Study
Measurement
of all aspects of the voiding act or urinary stream which is called
uroflowmetry. This test assists in determining the severity of urinary
symptoms.
Urologist
A doctor who
specializes in the diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive
system.
Voiding
Urination,
or the passing of urine from the bladder through the urethra and
outside the body.
Xylocaine
Jelly
Topical anesthetic
gel.
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