Alternatives to Prostate Surgery

There are several alternatives to prostate surgery that may improve your overall health as well as relieving certain symptoms. You should consult with your doctor the best options for alternative treatment. The alternative treatments to prostate surgery are personalized to your symptoms as well as your preference.

Natural alternatives

• Naturopathic alternatives to prostate surgery include clinical nutrition botanical medicine, psychological medicine, homeopathic medicine and naturopathic practice. Health begins from the inside out, which starts with your diet and eating habits. Alternatives to prostate surgery can be used in conjunction with other doctor recommendations. Clinical nutrition is a plan that includes different healthy foods, nutritional supplements, natural hygiene and fasting. It is individually designed by your doctor depending on your prostate condition.
  Botanical medicine is the use of plants as a healing source. Because there is no single organic substance that can treat the symptoms of prostate problems, it is important for your naturopathic clinicians to prescribe what is best to treat your symptoms. This form of treatment has minimal side effects and can treat a wide array of prostate symptoms.
  Psychological medicine can influence your emotional state in a positive direction. The theory behind psychological medicine is that maintaining a healthy mental state and emotional balance contributes to your physical health.

Medication and invasive procedures

• Medication can be used as an effective alternative to prostate surgery. Medicines such as terazo, Hytrin, tamsulosin, Cardura or doxazosin contain an alpha blocker that relaxes the muscles in the bladder and helps to improve the flow of urine. Dutasteride, Avodart, Finasteride or Proscar are medications that slow the rate of growth, as well as shrink, the prostate. These medications are known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors.
  Thermotherapy is an alternative to prostate surgery because it shrinks the prostate by sending microwave energy through a catheter. This is an outpatient procedure but it takes six to eight weeks to see the results. Green Light PVP Laser Therapy creates a passage through the urethra by using laser energy to vapor the tissues. This is an outpatient procedure that allows urine to flow more freely. There are very few side effects, and a catheter is only required overnight. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) removes the part of the prostate tissue that is obstructed. This procedure requires a catheter for two days and hospitalization.