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 felt that my hemorrhoids might be getting worse. Is this because my benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has flared up again, causing compression?Could you please ask: How is benign prostatic hyperplasia typically treated?
Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is a common disease among elderly men, its cause being the gradual reduction of the prostate that affects the control over the urethra and bladder outlet. Clinically, it is characterized by frequent urination, urgency, increased nighttime urination, and difficulty urinating, and can lead to urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and hematuria, among other complications. For patients with prostate hyperplasia, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.