Patient's question:
Yesterday when I was using the restroom, it felt a bit uncomfortable, like I wasn't fully emptying my bladder. Also, I think my hemorrhoids are getting worse. Is this because my benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is flaring up again, causing compression?Question: How should men with benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated effectively?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The treatment principles are as follows:1. Elderly men with symptoms such as nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), straining during urination, and post-micturition dripping should first consider the possibility of BPH.
2. Avoid drinking beer in excess. Bladder overdistension can lead to acute urinary retention.
3. BPH can cause urinary tract obstruction, secondary infections, and in severe cases, hydronephrosis (accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis), which may result in severe kidney damage. Therefore, active treatment should be initiated, including surgical options.
4. BPH is often confused with prostate cancer. Elderly patients with symptoms of BPH should seek medical attention promptly for examination and treatment. For severe cases of BPH, immediate consultation with a doctor is recommended, and treatment should be initiated based on the doctor's advice.