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 has flared up again, causing compression?Question: How should benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated to improve?
Doctor's answer:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The treatment principles are as follows:1. In elderly men with symptoms such as nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), straining during urination, and post-micturition dribbling, benign prostatic hyperplasia should be the first consideration.
2. Drink less beer... Bladder overdistension can lead to acute urinary retention.
4. Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause urinary tract obstruction, secondary infections, and in severe cases, hydronephrosis (accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis), leading to severe kidney damage. Therefore, active treatment should be initiated, including surgical options.
5. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is often confused with prostate cancer. Elderly individuals with symptoms of BPH should seek medical attention promptly for thorough examination and treatment to avoid missing the optimal opportunity. BPH tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for maintenance.