Patient's question:
When I went to the bathroom yesterday, 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: Which method is best for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia/enlargement is a common chronic disease among middle-aged and elderly men, with onset typically occurring after the age of 50. As age increases, the incidence rate tends to decline, making it one of the most prevalent urological conditions today. Since the prostate is situated at the bladder outlet, encircling the urethra in a unique position, if it undergoes fibrosis/enlargement again, it can constrict the urethra from all sides, obstructing urine flow from the bladder. This leads to a series of urinary system issues, including increased urination frequency (especially at night), difficulty urinating, thinning urine flow, unsatisfactory urination, changes in urine, and discomfort in the posterior urethra and perineal pressure. Prostate hyperplasia can be relieved, but treatment usually takes a long time and is prone to recurrence afterward. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor and proper medication are essential during treatment.