Patient's question:
At the age of 70, I have frequent urination, urinary urgency, incontinence, nocturia, and difficulty urinating. How is benign prostatic hyperplasia treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Generally, if the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the elderly are severe, surgery is required, such as: urinary pain, urinary urgency, and incomplete urination. If the symptoms are not too severe, medication and some supplementary treatments can be used without the need for surgery. It is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis. If the condition is severe, surgery is necessary, and the aftereffects it brings are relatively minor compared to the effects of BPH itself. For patients with BPH, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If treatment is delayed, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.