Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing difficulty in completely emptying the bladder, an increase in post-voiding residual urine, and urinary retention. After a check-up, it was diagnosed as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). How is it better to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, which should actually be called benign prostatic hyperplasia, is more common in elderly men. It can recur with gradually improving urinary difficulties, urinary hesitation, frequent urination, and urinary urgency symptoms. Some patients may experience acute urinary retention. The treatment for this condition includes medication and surgery. Medications include oral finasteride and naftopidil. If medication is ineffective, surgical treatment is necessary. The current surgical method is mostly transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), which is a minimally invasive procedure with a rapid postoperative recovery. Benign prostatic hyperplasia can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment is essential during the treatment process.