can prostate issues cause bowel problems
Brachytherapy may cause temporary urinary problems from swelling of the prostate after the insertion of the hollow needles when the seed implant is performed. Brachytherapy may also cause temporary bowel problems.
A new study published on Jan. 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that while there were some differences in urinary, bowel and sexual function in the short term following prostate cancer treatment, there were no significant differences in side effects that were often present 15 years after treatment.