Patient's question:
When I went to the bathroom yesterday, it felt a bit awkward, like I couldn't empty my bladder completely. Also, I think my hemorrhoids are getting worse. Is this because my benign prostatic hyperplasia has returned, causing pressure?Question: What should I do if I have benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is an age-related condition in males caused by abnormal cell division in the prostate gland. Medications can generally only stabilize clinical symptoms but are not easily effective in significantly reducing the prostate gland. In severe cases, surgical removal of the fibrotic prostate tissue is often required. Generally speaking, prostate hyperplasia does not lead to prostate calcification, which is more commonly a scar formed after prostatitis. Prostate hyperplasia can lead to conditions such as urinary toxicity, and it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment at a formal hospital.