Patient's question:
To check and confirm the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia, I haven't had any obvious symptoms during this period. Recently, I've felt abdominal fullness, and urination has been intermittent. I've been waking up frequently at night, and during the day, I've also experienced frequent and urgent urination. Is this a sign that my condition is serious? Please ask: How should benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is the most common chronic condition unique to elderly men. As people age, the connective tissue in the prostate begins to fibrosis. In severe cases, the glandular volume can be 10 to 15 times larger than a normal prostate. The enlarged prostate stimulates the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dribbling, and difficulty urinating. Over time, it can also cause many serious complications, such as urethral infection, bladder stones, and kidney damage. Prostate hyperplasia, except for late-stage severe cases requiring surgery, still relies on medication as the most fundamental and effective treatment. In the early stages of prostate enlargement, its causes are often influenced by factors such as excessive sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol, medications, endocrine imbalance, and increased male hormones.