Patient's question:
A man is 43 years old this year. I don't know why I had this disease back then, because I didn't pay attention to it at the time. I only went for a check-up when I felt unwell, and this disease had already started to affect my life. Please ask: How is it appropriate to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
First, we need to clarify that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is essentially prostate enlargement. When the prostate enlarges, it compresses the urethra. From a Western medicine or modern medical perspective, there are two main types of medications that can be used. One type can indirectly reduce the size of the prostate, while the other type can relax the local smooth muscles to improve urination.With traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), we can prevent some side effects that Western medicine might have on blood pressure. TCM can be tailored to individual patients, with specific syndrome differentiation and treatment. This involves clearing heat, promoting diuresis, activating blood circulation to remove stasis, tonifying the kidneys, invigorating blood, nourishing yin, and so on. We can use a specific treatment plan, or we can also apply topical suppositories or sitz baths.