Patient's question:
I am 32 years old. During a health check-up at my workplace, I was carefully diagnosed with mild benign prostatic hyperplasia. I would like to know if this condition is serious? Which treatment methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia are effective?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is the most common chronic condition unique to elderly men. As people age, the connective tissue in the prostate begins to fibrosis. In severe cases, the volume of the gland can be 10 to 15 times larger than a normal prostate. The enlarged prostate stimulates the control of the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dribbling, and difficulty urinating. Over time, it can also cause many serious complications, such as urethral infections, bladder stones, and kidney damage. Prostate hyperplasia, except for late-stage severe cases that require surgery, medication remains the most fundamental and effective treatment. In the early stages of prostate enlargement, the causes are often influenced by frequent sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol, medications, endocrine imbalance, and an increase in male hormones, among others.