Patient's question:
This week, I've been feeling like I can't fully empty my bladder when urinating, and it seems like I lack strength when urinating, with very thin urine stream, even as if I can't urinate properly. Is this condition likely to be benign prostatic hyperplasia? If so, could you please advise where is the best place to treat prostate enlargement?Doctor's answer:
Do you have any symptoms? Prostatic hyperplasia should actually be called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is more common in elderly men. It can cause gradually worsening urinary difficulties, urinary hesitation, frequent urination, and urinary urgency. Some patients may experience acute urinary retention. The treatment for this condition includes medication and surgery. Medication treatment includes oral traditional Chinese medicine. If the medication treatment is not effective, surgery may be necessary. The current surgical methods are mostly transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), which is a minimally invasive procedure with a rapid postoperative recovery.