Can seed implantation cause long or short-term incontinence?
The risk of long term incontinence after either seed implant alone or in combination with external beam radiation in the typical, (non TURP) patient is extremely low, less than 1%. Short term, some patients experience significant urgency and may have difficulty reaching the restroom without some slight dribbling. This resolves as the seeds lose their energy. Top of Page Please explain why nighttime is worse than the daytime for urine retention and difficulties in urination. For many men, nighttime urination is a different experience than the daytime, with often a slower stream or difficulty initiating a stream. This phenomenon can be worsened after seed implantation or external beam radiation. The reason for this is unclear. It may be worse at night because there is slightly greater swelling of the prostate at night. Alpha blockers (Flomax, Cardura or Hytrin) are prescribed to help minimize this symptom. Often, walking around will alleviate this problem. Generally, this worsening of th
The risk of long-term incontinence after either seed implant alone or in combination with external beam radiation in the typical, (non-TURP), patient is extremely rare, less than 1%. Over the short term, some patients experience significant urgency and may have difficulty reaching the restroom without some slight dribbling. This resolves over one to two months.
