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). Could you please tell me how to treat BPH?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, urethral pain, difficulty defecating, and occasionally urinary retention due to edema of the bladder neck, severe pain, or even urinary retention. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to these symptoms. It is recommended to visit a hospital for an ultrasound to confirm whether it is a prostate problem. For patients with prostate hyperplasia, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.