Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing incomplete urination, increased post-voiding residue, and difficulty urinating. After a check-up, it was found that I have benign prostatic hyperplasia. I would like to know if there are good treatments available for BPH.Doctor's answer:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The treatment principles are as follows:1. In elderly men with symptoms such as nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), difficulty urinating, and post-micturition dribbling, BPH should be considered as a possible diagnosis.
2. Limit beer consumption. Bladder overdistension can lead to acute urinary retention.
4. BPH can cause urinary tract obstruction, secondary infections, and in severe cases, hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney pelvis), leading to significant kidney damage. Therefore, active treatment is necessary, including surgical options.
5. BPH is often confused with prostate cancer. Elderly patients with symptoms of BPH should seek medical attention promptly for thorough examination and treatment to avoid missing the optimal opportunity for intervention.
BPH can be managed, but the treatment process is usually lengthy, and recurrence is common after treatment.