Patient's question:
Confirmed prostatic hyperplasia, during which there have been no significant symptoms. Recently, I've felt abdominal fullness and intermittent urination, always needing to get up at night, and also experiencing frequent urination during the day. Does this indicate that my condition has worsened? Please ask: How is it better to treat prostatic hypertrophy?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is a common degenerative inflammatory condition in elderly men. Especially after the middle lobe undergoes recurrence of hyperplasia and fibrosis, it can obstruct the posterior urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, and urinary incontinence. In severe cases, it may result in chronic urinary retention, potentially causing conditions like hydronephrosis. Currently, there is a lack of specific pharmaceutical treatments for prostate hyperplasia. In the early stages, pollen preparations like Pulegan tablets or α-blockers can be taken. It is also recommended to consume more fresh vegetables daily. Long-term consumption of white gourd seeds in folk medicine has been shown to slow the progression of prostate hyperplasia. Prostate hyperplasia can be stabilized, but the treatment process is usually lengthy, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor and appropriate medication use are essential during the treatment!