Patient's question:
Patient is male, 45 years old. During a health check-up, the doctor told me I have benign prostatic hyperplasia. Could you please explain what causes benign prostatic hyperplasia in men?Doctor's answer:
Previously, there were several factors contributing to your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): such as incomplete self-healing of prostatitis, or urethritis, cystitis, or seminal colliculus inflammation, which caused congestion in the prostate and subsequent fibrous hypertrophy. Excessive sexual activity and intercourse led to congestion in the genital organs, and prolonged blood clots in the prostate also contributed to its hyperplasia and hypertrophy. Additionally, frequent drug use or long-term alcohol consumption, as well as a diet high in spicy or irritating foods, further exacerbated BPH. Lack of physical exercise made arteries more prone to hardening, poor local blood circulation in the prostate also contributed to this condition. On the contrary, a light diet could reduce pressure on the prostate.