Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have been experiencing frequent nighttime urination recently, always feeling a strong urge to urinate and incomplete emptying of the bladder, with occasional pain during urination. The hospital said it's due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What are the common symptoms of BPH?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are primarily manifested in two groups: bladder irritation symptoms and obstructive symptoms caused by fibrotic prostate blocking the urinary tract.Bladder irritation symptoms: Frequent urination, urinary urgency, nocturia (increased nighttime urination), and urge incontinence. Frequent urination is an early sign of BPH, and the continuous increase in nocturia is particularly clinically significant.
The disease has three main characteristics: reduced prostate volume, obstruction at the bladder outlet, and lower urinary tract symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and urinary urgency. If symptoms are detected, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for thorough examination and treatment.