Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia? What symptoms do patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia have, and what kind of treatment is needed? How is benign prostatic hyperplasia treated?Doctor's answer:
The most common symptoms include frequent urination that gradually improves, particularly an increasing number of nighttime urinations. Other symptoms may include slow initiation of urination, difficulty urinating, weak urine stream, thin urine flow, intermittent urination, and a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. In advanced stages, long-term urinary tract obstruction can lead to the deterioration of kidney function, manifesting as symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and anemia. When diagnosed with the condition, it is important to seek timely medical examination and treatment at a formal hospital. Additionally, preventive measures should be taken in daily life to avoid colds, absolute avoidance of alcohol, reducing the intake of spicy foods, never holding in urine, avoiding overexertion, preventing prolonged sitting, and ensuring adequate fluid intake.