Patient's question:
This week, I've been feeling like I can't fully empty my bladder when urinating, and it seems like I lack 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 (BPH)? If so, could you please explain: How should BPH be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves the direct removal of the fibrotic areas. After this surgery, the male hormones in the testes nearly disappear, which can easily interfere with men's quality of life and is therefore not recommended.2. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Benign prostatic hyperplasia falls under the TCM categories of "bladder obstruction" and "dysuria." Clinical diagnosis is divided into three patterns: insufficient kidney qi, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and heat-toxin stagnation. TCM external therapies have a good therapeutic effect on it. However, the onset of action is too slow, the course of treatment is too long, and it is often difficult to completely alleviate the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. The condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be noted. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.