My 82-year-old granduncle is having trouble urinating; one doctor recommended surgery for a small growth found on an X-ray, but a second doctor did an ultrasound, said surgery is not needed for his prostate size, and prescribed Cefakind 500mg, Rablet D, Cap. Repilif 8mg, and Hifenac P?what is the best next step we should take? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My 82-year-old granduncle is having trouble urinating; one doctor recommended surgery for a small growth found on an X-ray, but a second doctor did an ultrasound, said surgery is not needed for his prostate size, and prescribed Cefakind 500mg, Rablet D, Cap. Repilif 8mg, and Hifenac P?what is the best next step we should take?

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My 82-year-old granduncle is having trouble urinating; one doctor recommended surgery for a small growth found on an X-ray, but a second doctor did an ultrasound, said surgery is not needed for his prostate size, and prescribed Cefakind 500mg, Rablet D, Cap. Repilif 8mg, and Hifenac P?what is the best next step we should take?

Asked by Male, 82 · 7 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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7 days ago

The second doctor?s approach is a safe, non-surgical trial. The prescribed medications?Cefakind (cefuroxime) to treat potential infection, Repilif (silodosin) to relax the bladder neck and improve urine flow, Hifenac P for pain, and Rablet D to protect his stomach?aim to relieve his symptoms gently. The best next step is to start this medication course as directed and closely monitor his progress. If his symptoms improve, surgery may be avoided. However, if he experiences a complete inability to urinate, severe pain, or fever, please seek immediate medical care. Be sure to follow up closely with his urologist.

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My 82-year-old granduncle is having trouble urinating; one doctor recommended surgery for a small growth found on an X-ray, but a second doctor did an ultrasound, said surgery is not needed for his prostate size, and prescribed Cefakind 500mg, Rablet D, Cap. Repilif 8mg, and Hifenac P?what is the best next step we should take?

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