Patient's question:
These days, I don't know what's wrong, but I always feel a strong urge to urinate. However, when I go to the toilet, it feels like there isn't much urine. Sometimes, it's just a drop or two. During morning urination, I even noticed that my urine was split. After consulting, I found out it might be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. I would like to ask: How much does it cost to check for benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among elderly men. The onset is related to endocrine disorders in sexual hormone balance in the elderly, which can lead to urinary tract obstruction. Severe cases may result in kidney function impairment or even lead to uremia. The initial symptoms include frequent urination, an increasing number of nocturia, reduced urine volume per urination, gradual recurrence of urination difficulties, thinning of the urinary stream, weak urine flow, interruption of urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Severe cases may lead to acute urinary retention, and prolonged urinary retention can result in incontinence. The treatment for prostate hyperplasia includes medication and surgery. Medication is suitable for cases with mild symptoms and residual urine volume below 50 milliliters. Surgical treatment is the primary method for prostate hyperplasia, and the specific surgical approach needs to be determined based on the symptoms.