Patient's question:
I recently feel a bit uncomfortable with my prostate, and the check-up said I have benign prostatic hyperplasia. Could you please tell me what tests are needed for a definitive diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic hyperplasia, formerly known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among middle-aged and elderly men. It is a benign inflammatory condition of the prostate and its onset is related to the endocrine imbalance of androgens and estrogens in the human body. For patients with mild conditions or those who are elderly and cannot tolerate surgery, medication is the preferred treatment. If the prostatic hyperplasia is severe, surgical treatment is recommended. In daily life, it is important to avoid prolonged sitting or standing, not smoke or drink alcohol, not eat foods, drink more water, get more rest, and seek early treatment. There are many treatments for benign prostatic hypertrophy, but since the symptoms of patients vary, the diagnostic methods used also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon noticing symptoms.