Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing frequent urination, urinary urgency, incontinence, and increased nighttime urination. After checking, it was found to be benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Could you please tell me how my father should treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is primarily characterized by symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, difficulty urinating, increased nocturia, overflow incontinence, and acute or chronic urinary retention. Medications such as Proscar (finasteride tablets), Flomax (tamsulosin capsules), doxazosin, alfuzosin, terazosin, tamsulosin, eridronic acid, and Sanctura can be used for treatment. The condition of prostate hyperplasia tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is essential to seek professional and reputable medical attention immediately, and treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be maintained. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.