Patient's question:
An 80-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is experiencing difficulty urinating, and his family is very concerned. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your symptoms are related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The main manifestations of BPH are progressive urinary difficulties, frequent urination, urinary urgency, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. In very rare cases, a decrease in libido may also occur. The exact cause of BPH has not yet been determined, but it generally affects middle-aged men. The incidence of BPH increases annually after the age of 40. By the age of 51 to 60, 50% of men experience pathological BPH, and by the age of 90, 90% of men have developed BPH.Recommendations:
Treatment for BPH includes careful observation, self-regulation, medication, surgical treatment, and minimally invasive therapy. If there are no urinary difficulties, treatment may not be necessary.