Patient's question:
Hello, I have been experiencing lower abdominal discomfort and frequent urination recently. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What are the main symptoms of BPH?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement1. Frequent urination: First of all, the patient's urination frequency will be significantly increased. Whether it is day or night, the number of urinations continues to increase, and the interval between urinations is relatively short.
2. Urinary incontinence: This usually occurs at night. After the patient falls asleep, urine flows uncontrollably from the bladder, which is known as urinary incontinence. This condition may also occur during the day.
3. Urinary hesitation: After feeling the urge to urinate, a patient needs to wait for a period of time before being able to urinate. This is called urinary hesitation, and the urine stream is thin, with a short range of projection.