Patient's question:
These days, I don't know what's wrong, but I always feel a strong urge to urinate. However, when I go to the toilet, it feels like there isn't much urine. Sometimes, it's just a drop or two. During morning urination, I even noticed that my urine was split. After consulting, I found out it might be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. I would like to ask: How can the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia be effective?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is a common disease in elderly men. Its cause is due to the gradual shrinkage of the prostate, which exerts control over the urethra and bladder outlet. Clinically, it is characterized by frequent urination, urinary urgency, increased nighttime urination, and difficulty urinating. It can also lead to complications such as urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and hematuria, severely impacting the quality of life for elderly men. Therefore, active treatment is necessary, and some patients may even require surgical treatment. Currently, the treatment options for prostate hyperplasia include active surveillance, medication, surgical treatment, and minimally invasive treatment. Each treatment option has its own advantages and risks. This necessitates tailoring the appropriate treatment plan to the specific circumstances of the patient, ensuring that the patient benefits while minimizing the recurrence of complications and risks.