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 I even feel like I can't urinate properly. Is this condition related to benign prostatic hyperplasia? If so, please ask: How should the treatment be for benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), its etiology is often influenced by factors such as frequent sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate enlargement, smoking and alcohol consumption, medications, endocrine imbalances, and increased male hormone levels. The early clinical manifestations are commonly seen as follows:1. Frequent urination, especially increased nocturia, where patients may urinate 2 to 5 times or more per night, with increased urine volume.
2. Difficulty urinating, hesitancy, thin urine stream, and intermittent urination.
3. Hematuria (blood in urine).
4. Hypersexuality (increased libido).
If the condition progresses unchecked, it may lead to acute urinary retention, where the bladder becomes completely unable to empty urine.