Patient's question:
This week, I've been feeling like I can't fully empty my bladder when urinating, and it seems like I lack strength when urinating. The stream is very thin, and I even feel like I can't urinate properly. Is this condition prostatitis? If so, please ask: What are the good methods to treat prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are primarily manifested in two groups: bladder irritation symptoms and obstructive symptoms caused by fibrotic prostate blocking the urinary tract.Bladder irritation symptoms: Frequent urination, urinary urgency, nocturia (increased nighttime urination), and urge incontinence.
Frequent urination is an early sign of BPH, and particularly, an increasing number of nighttime urination episodes holds significant clinical importance.
This condition has three main characteristics:
1. Enlargement of the prostate gland.
2. Obstruction of the bladder outlet.
3. Lower urinary tract symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.
If symptoms are detected, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for thorough examination and treatment to avoid delaying the condition and compromising health.