Patient's question:
I am 34 years old, male. Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort while urinating, sometimes with lower back pain and a bloated abdomen. After a thorough examination, it was found that I have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Could you please tell me what foods should be avoided with BPH?Doctor's answer:
Eat less spicy foods like chili peppers and ginger to prevent recurrent congestion and severe local pain in the prostate and bladder neck. Since constipation can exacerbate symptoms of prostatic prolapse and distension, it is advisable to consume more vegetables and fruits to prevent constipation. Patients should seek systematic and standardized examination in reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment and recover quickly.