Patient's question:
I have been sick for a while. Recently, I often have a frequent urge to urinate, urinate frequently, and even see blood in my urine. It feels very painful. Could you please ask the doctor what methods are generally used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is the most common chronic condition unique to elderly men. As people age, the connective tissue within the prostate begins to fibrosis. In severe cases, the glandular volume can increase 10 to 15 times larger than a normal prostate. The enlarged prostate affects the control of the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, and difficulty urinating. Over time, it can also cause many serious complications, such as urethral infection, bladder stones, and kidney damage. In the early stages of prostate hyperplasia, the causes are often related to frequent sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol, medications, endocrine imbalance, and increased male hormones, among other factors.