Patient's question:
This week, I've been feeling like I can't fully empty my bladder when urinating, and it seems like there's a lack of strength when urinating. The stream is very thin, and it even feels like I can't urinate properly. Is this condition prostatitis? If so, please ask: What are the causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
There have been numerous experiments on the pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but the etiology remains unexplained. It may be due to the disruption of the balance between cell division and apoptosis in epithelial and stromal cells. Other relevant factors include androgens and their interaction with estrogens, the interaction between stromal and glandular epithelial cells in the prostate, growth factors, inflammatory cells, neurotransmitters, and hereditary factors. Currently, it is known that BPH requires two conditions: a functional testis and age progression. In recent years, attention has also been drawn to the relationship between smoking, obesity, drug abuse, family history, ethnicity, and geographical environment in the recurrence of BPH. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment and achieve rapid recovery.