Patient's question:
Yesterday when I was using the restroom, it felt a bit rough, like I wasn't fully emptying my bladder, and I also think my hemorrhoids are getting worse. Is this because my benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is flaring up again, causing pressure?Question: How can benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated to improve symptoms?
Doctor's answer:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The treatment principles are as follows:1. Elderly men with symptoms such as nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), straining during urination, and post-micturition dribbling should first be considered for the possibility of BPH.
2. Drink less beer... Bladder overdistension can lead to acute urinary retention.
4. BPH can cause urinary tract obstruction, secondary infections, and in severe cases, hydronephrosis (accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis), leading to severe damage to kidney function. Therefore, active treatment should be initiated, including surgical options.
5. BPH is often confused with prostate cancer, so elderly patients with symptoms of BPH should seek medical attention promptly for thorough examination and treatment to avoid missing the optimal opportunity. BPH can be stabilized.