Patient's question:
When I went to the toilet yesterday, it felt a bit uncomfortable, like I wasn't fully emptying my bladder. Also, I think my hemorrhoids are getting worse. Could this be due to my benign prostatic hyperplasia flaring up again, causing pressure?Could you please tell me: What are some good treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! In the early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), its etiology is often influenced by factors such as excessive sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol consumption, medications, endocrine imbalances, and increased male hormone levels, among others. The early clinical manifestations are commonly seen as follows:1. Frequent urination, especially increased nocturia, where patients may urinate 2 to 5 times or more per night, with increased urine volume.
2. Difficulty urinating, hesitancy, weak urine stream, and intermittent urination.
3. Hematuria (blood in urine).
4. Hypersexuality (increased sexual desire). In severe cases, the condition may lead to acute urinary retention, where the bladder cannot completely empty. It is recommended to seek early medical evaluation, including tests for the prostate and endocrine system.