Patient's question:
Diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia last September, I haven't experienced any significant symptoms during that time. Recently, I've felt a fullness in my abdomen, and urination has been intermittent. I've been waking up frequently at night and also experiencing frequent urination during the day. Is this a sign that my condition has worsened?Could you please advise on the best treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, prostatic hyperplasia is a common and frequently occurring disease in middle-aged and elderly men. There are drug treatments available, in addition to surgical treatment. Generally, drug treatment is considered first. If complications such as urinary retention, recurrent bladder stones, increasing residual urine, or hydronephrosis occur again, surgery may be considered.As for the hospital, you can go to your municipal hospital, as the surgical techniques are currently quite mature. There are many treatment methods for prostatic hyperplasia, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment methods will also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to be diagnosed as soon as possible so that the appropriate treatment can be administered.