Patient's question:
Male, 33 years old, suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for 1 year. Currently, the symptoms of frequent urination have improved significantly, but the frequency is still high. What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is related to hormonal imbalance, prolonged sitting with urine retention, spicy diet, and changes in prostate tissue itself. Its typical symptoms include frequent urination, urinary urgency, nocturia, and urge incontinence. As the condition progresses, it may lead to recurrence of urinary difficulties and urinary retention.In daily life, it is important to stay active, avoid riding bicycles or horses, and not sit for long periods with urine retention. Maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia, avoid sexual intercourse, maintain a regular sexual life, drink plenty of water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol.