Patient's question:
Diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, I haven't had any significant symptoms during this period. Recently, I've been feeling abdominal fullness, and urination has been intermittent. I always wake up at night, and during the day, I also experience frequent and urgent urination. Does this mean my condition has worsened? Please ask: What are the methods to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia?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 manifested as 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. If the prostate hyperplasia has a minor impact on the patient's quality of life and does not cause significant distress, the patient can decide to wait and see carefully. "Wait and see" is not about neglecting the careful observation of the condition, but rather involves testing the risk of progression of BPH in the patient, preventing the recurrence of complications, and providing health education to the patient to stabilize symptoms by adjusting lifestyle.