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 (BPH). How is it better to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, which should actually be called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is more common in elderly men. It can cause symptoms such as gradually worsening urinary difficulties, urinary hesitation, frequent urination, and urinary urgency, with some patients experiencing acute urinary retention. The treatment for this condition includes medication and surgery. Medications include oral finasteride and naftopidil, among others. If medication is ineffective, surgery may be necessary. Currently, the most common surgical method is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), which is a minimally invasive procedure with a rapid recovery period. BPH can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor is essential during treatment.