Patient's question:
Confirmed benign prostatic hyperplasia, during which there haven't been any significant symptoms. Recently, I've felt abdominal fullness, and urination has been intermittent. I always wake up at night, and during the day, I also experience frequent and urgent urination. Does this mean my condition is serious? Please ask: How much does a follow-up check for benign prostatic hyperplasia cost?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among elderly men. The onset is related to endocrine disorders in sexual hormone balance in the elderly, which can lead to urinary tract obstruction. Severe cases may result in kidney function impairment or even cause uremia. The initial symptoms include frequent urination, an increasing number of nighttime urinations, reduced urine volume per urination, gradually developing difficulty in urination, thinning of the urine stream, weak urine flow, interruption of urination, and a feeling of incomplete urination. Severe cases may lead to acute urinary retention, and prolonged urinary retention can result in incontinence. Treatment for prostate hyperplasia includes medication and surgery. Medication is suitable for cases with mild symptoms and a residual urine volume of less than 50 milliliters.