Urology and HBOT

Often patients who have undergone radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer experience symptoms of urinary incontinence, intermittent or constant hematuria, severe dysuria, pelvic or rectal pain, or even erectile dysfunction. These symptoms may be the result of the late effects of radiation: radiation cystitis, radiation enteritis, and radiation proctitis. Symptoms can arise months, if not years, after initial radiation exposure and significantly deteriorate a patient’s quality of life and overall well-being.

To improve the quality of life of these patients and heal wounds caused by radiation therapy, angiogenesis is the key. By re-vascularizing soft tissue, HBOT can help the bladder and other pelvic soft tissue recover and regain normal function.