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Surgery sometimes becomes necessary for certain urological conditions when medications fail to check the problem. Once you are diagnosed with prostate enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH) or some form of urological cancer, you must seek advice of your consultant urological surgeon. If surgery is required, you should fully discuss the surgical procedure and what to expect after treatment, prior to your hospital admission.

There are several surgical procedures for different urological conditions, including cancer. For instance, Cystoscopy is a widely used procedure for bladder biopsies; Greenlight Laser Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate (PVP) for BPH, Photodynamic “Blue Light” Cystoscopy for bladder cancer; Radical Nephrectomy for kidney cancer, Radical Cystectomy for muscle invasive or high risk, non invasive bladder cancer, Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer, Radical Orchidectomy for cancer in the testis; and TransUrethral Resection (shaving) of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) or the inside of the prostate gland (TransUrethral Resection of Prostate, TURP.

Your recovery after surgery depends on the type of surgery you had. Your consultant urological surgeon may also give you antibiotics after the surgery to prevent infection. It is extremely important to take care of your health after the surgery. A patient should adhere to his doctor’s recommendations in the first few weeks and months after the surgery for your optimal recovery.

Most urological consultant surgeons offer advice on how you can restore and improve your general health after surgery. After you get back home, it is important to seek your doctor’s advice before resuming your normal routine. During the initial period of recovery at home, you may need to avoid straining and sudden movements; you may also need to avoid driving or long journeys even as a passenger; avoid alcohol and do not indulge in heavy exercise or heavy lifting; you can resume such activities later as advised by your surgeon. It is also important to eat a balanced diet for your fitness and avoid constipation. It may take a couple of months to recover completely.

It is also necessary to prepare yourself for some common problems you are likely to face during the recovery period. You may feel discomfort when you urinate after bladder or prostate surgery, or after a catheter is removed. Do not panic, you should be able to urinate more easily and less frequently within a month or two. You might also experience difficulties with urinary control and bleeding while *********. These problems may need to be checked but can usually be expected to settle. If any of these symptoms have not been discussed by your doctor or they persist, visit your consultant urological surgeon for advice.

Many patients worry about their sexual health after surgery. Most doctors say that a patient should be able to enjoy his *** life again, but it may take a little time and sometimes some help is needed. Surgery for prostate enlargement (BPH) only occasionally causes any loss of erectile function, but loss of ejaculation is common and usually permanent. Loss of ejaculation occurs because the ***** takes the path of least resistance and enters the wider opening to the bladder (which normally is prevented by a muscle that has to be cut as part of the operation), instead of being expelled through the *****.

It may also be important to have medical examinations up to a year or more after surgery. If you have any unexpected urological symptoms after your operation, get them checked by your consultant urological surgeon.

By: Mark U Feneley

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Weight lifting should be part of any fitness program. It is a great way to increase your strength and is an excellent exercise choice for nearly everyone. Weight lifting can help with strength, weight loss, and general fitness. Weight lifting can be a very safe and effective form of exercise, when performed correctly and consistently. It is a valuable form of exercise for most people, from the teen to senor years.

Unfortunately, some of the benefits of weight lifting are not widely known. Weight lifting is essential for good health. One positive aspect of weight lifting is that bone density will increase with consistent training and aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone thinning disease that can lead to serious fractures. Osteoporosis adversely affects many women after menopause and some men in their senior years. Girls and young women should concentrate on building strong bones in order to decrease their risk of osteoporosis later in life. Women undergo rapid bone loss after menopause, when levels of estrogen drop significantly. The more bone density they have at that time, the more prepared they are to battle osteoporosis.

Rather than thinking of using weights to pump up, we must remember that weight lifting is imperative for maintaining good health. Besides improving bone density, using weights to exercise will increase muscular strength, improve coordination, improve balance, decrease body fat, and can lead to better overall health. And for those interested in weight loss, you may enjoy knowing that the more muscles you build, the more calories you will burn.

If you have never used weights to exercise, weight lifting is not something that you should start on your own. Weight lifting can be a very safe form of exercise, but you should seek the help of a fitness trainer to help get started. An experienced fitness trainer can assign an exercise routine and teach you how to perform each exercise safely. Beginners should use machine weight lifting in order to become accustomed to the proper motion and learn safely. Those more advanced can build strength efficiently with dumbbells and barbells.

Once on your own, be sure to perform each exercise with perfect form before increasing the weight. Three great exercises for the upper body are the chest press, shoulder press, and wide-bar pull down. For more variety in your fitness program an exercise routine may include pull-ups, rowing, biceps curls, and triceps extensions. Popular lower body exercises include step-ups, squats, and the leg press. Besides weight training, body-weight exercises such as push-ups and pull-ups are very effective when performed correctly. It is best to perform a variety of exercises, appropriate for your fitness level, to ensure you have a well rounded fitness program. Performing the same exercise routine over and over will eventually result in a plateau. Your muscles will have adapted to the routine. At that point you must change the exercise routine otherwise you could decrease your chances of reaching your goal.

Weight lifting should be part of your complete fitness program. Cardiovascular exercise such as walking on a treadmill or using an exercise bicycle should also be performed on a regular basis. And of course, flexibility exercises must be included in each workout in order to keep the best possible range of motion throughout your body. As previously mentioned, weight lifting, when performed correctly and consistently, is essential for a healthy life.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a new exercise program. Keep in mind that you should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health.

By Karen M. Goeller, Fitness and Gymnastics Author

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