Hi This must be a real concern for you. I must confess I am not aware of a supply issue and if you speak to the GP or pharmacist there may be another generic supplier of the drug which may have a different trade name but be the same active ingredient. Norfloxacin is one of a group of antibiotics and...

Evening A TURP (trans urethral resection of prostate) is a very common operation performed to reduce the blockage caused by an enlarged prostate. It is normal to have a catheter left in place after the procedure as there is often bleeding immediately after the op and this can carry on for some days....

Hi It can be really upsetting when a partner is having difficulties getting or maintaining an erection. There are many reasons why men may experience difficulties getting an erection and there are a range of treatments depending on the cause from a simple tablet to talking therapies or counselling. ...

Sometimes after an aneasthetic men find that they are unable to pee normally and go into retention. If he is still unable to pee normally and has to use the intermittant catheters to empty his bladder I think it is time to ask to see a Urologist as some men may need surgical intervention to clear th...

Hi There Discussing sexual health can be very difficult. Sadly Tom Ladds has left urology nurisng. There are some specialist nurses working in the field of prostate cancer in London who are male. One at The Homerton/Whipps cross and one at Kings College Hospital. I know of a few male nurses in Scotl...

Morning If you have a strong family history of prostate cancer that is male relatives, Father, Uncle, Brother then your risk of getting prostate cancer is higher. In these circumstances I would recommend that you get your PSA checked around the age of 40-45. If it is abnormal then you should be refe...

This remains a difficult question and one which doctors don't all agree. There is evidence for and against screening for prostate cancer and both Dr Rees and Mr Eden have a good argument and give good advice. However your husband is left with a choice. PSA is not a diagnostic test but it is a useful...

Dear Rachel It can be realy difficult to see those we love unwell and suffereing in any way. The nurses and doctors caring for your farther will be Cardiology experts rather than Urology experts. I am sorry that it has been such a struggle for you to get help. A referral to a Urologist is what he ne...

I would agree with Dr Rees. It is good to hear that you have had successful surgery. The surgery has cleared the prostate tissue pressing on the waterpipe which was causing the blockage and the bothersome urinary symptoms. So it would seem entirely reasonable and safe to stop the medication. As Dr R...

Hi Ginny Prostate cancer in a young man can be devastating. It is normal that the treatment of the cancer takes centre stage at the moment, but it is important to consider the complications of surgery and any treatment. It is also normal for a man to find the prospect of erection problems post opera...