Patient's question:
Frequently experiencing incomplete urination, increased residual urine, difficulty urinating, and after examination, it was found to be benign prostatic hyperplasia. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of advanced BPH? What should I do? Can advanced BPH be treated?Doctor's answer:
Residual urine is one of the late symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Residual urine serves as an excellent culture medium for bacteria, and the bladder may again become decompensated, with functional damage. On the basis of long-term urinary tract obstruction, it is more prone to cause urinary tract infections, urinary urgency, and urinary pain, potentially leading to recurrent urge incontinence. This male reproductive system disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, has many late symptoms that are also quite obvious. Men should be advised to seek treatment at a formal hospital as early as possible to prevent more severe complications of BPH. For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, timely treatment can reduce complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.