Patient's question:
Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent nighttime urination recently, always feeling a strong urge to urinate with incomplete emptying, and occasionally having a burning sensation during urination. The hospital said it's due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). So, what should I do if I have BPH with fibrosis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic hyperplasia with fibrosis, fibrosis is the scar left behind after the prostate gland undergoes recurrent inflammation and scarring. It is a precursor to prostatic calculi. Prostatic calculi are often accompanied by chronic prostatitis, and these inflammatory conditions can usually be detected through careful ultrasound examinations. Due to the unique structure of the prostate, there is generally no effective treatment for recurrent fibrosis or calculi. Bacteria tend to grow on calcified (fibrotic) areas and calculi, which can lead to recurrent episodes of prostatitis and should not be ignored.There are several treatment options for prostatic hyperplasia, but the diagnostic approach varies depending on the patient's symptoms. Therefore, it is essential for patients to seek a prompt diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.