Patient's question:
Confirmed benign prostatic hyperplasia, during which there have been no significant symptoms. Recently, I feel my abdomen is full, and urination is intermittent. I always wake up at night, and during the day, I also feel frequent urination and urgency. Does this mean my condition is serious? Please ask: What should I eat to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
In the early stage of benign prostatic hyperplasia, its etiology is often influenced by factors such as frequent sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol consumption, medications, endocrine imbalances, and increased male hormone levels, among others. The early clinical manifestations are commonly seen as:1. Frequent urination, especially an increase in nocturia, where patients may urinate 2 to 5 times or more per night, with increased urine volume;
2. Difficulty urinating, hesitancy, thin urine stream, and intermittent urination;
3. Hematuria (blood in urine);
4. Hypersexuality. If the condition worsens, it may lead to acute urinary retention, where urine is completely unable to be expelled.
It is recommended to seek early medical evaluation, including prostate and endocrine-related tests, while avoiding alcohol and irritating foods to prevent colds or infections. Additionally, reducing sexual activity can help alleviate the condition.