Patient's question:
Recently, I experienced difficulty urinating, a delay in urination, thin urine stream, and dribbling urine. This month, I went to a hospital and was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What are the effective methods to treat BPH?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic calcification is fibrotic patches left after the healing of prostatic inflammation. Prostatic calcification indicates that there was inflammation in the past, which is now inactive. If there are no symptoms, treatment is not necessary. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that prostatic calcification and prostatitis share the same underlying causes, both resulting from blood and qi stagnation and lower urinary tract damp-heat. Treatment should involve clearing damp-heat and promoting blood circulation to resolve stagnation, as well as softening and dispersing hard masses. Prostatic hyperplasia tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, male patients should seek professional and reputable medical attention promptly, and treatment decisions should be based on examination results. It is also important to moderate sexual activity and maintain a positive mood. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.