Patient's question:
Hello, I have been experiencing frequent urination and some pain during urination recently. After a check-up, I was diagnosed with prostatitis. What should I do if I have benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), formerly known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among middle-aged and elderly men. It is a benign inflammatory condition of the prostate and its onset is related to the endocrine imbalance of androgens and estrogens in the human body. For patients with mild conditions or those who are too old to tolerate surgery, medication is the preferred treatment. If the BPH is severe, surgical treatment is recommended. In daily life, it is important to avoid prolonged sitting or standing, not to smoke or drink alcohol, not to eat stimulating foods, to drink plenty of water, to get adequate rest, and to seek early treatment. Benign prostatic hypertrophy can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications must be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!