Patient's question:
Lately, I've always felt very uncomfortable in my private area. After checking at the hospital, I was diagnosed with it. Now I'm very worried about my condition. I'd like to ask, if I have benign prostatic hyperplasia, how is the best way to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Do you have any symptoms? Prostate enlargement should actually be called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is more common in elderly men. It can cause gradually worsening urinary difficulties, such as difficulty urinating, hesitation to urinate, frequent urination, and urgent urination. Some patients may experience acute urinary retention. The treatment for this condition includes medication and surgery. Medications include oral finasteride, naftopidil, Sanjin tablets, etc. If medication is ineffective, surgery may be necessary. The current surgical method is mostly transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), which is a minimally invasive procedure with a quick recovery.