Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with prostatitis a few years ago. At that time, it improved after taking medication. In my daily life afterward, I didn't pay it much attention. Recently, I've been feeling a heavy and distended sensation in my lower abdomen. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said my prostate has enlarged and that long-term medication treatment is required. I want to know if an enlarged prostate necessarily requires long-term medication?Doctor's answer:
For this situation, as men age, they may experience prostate hyperplasia and enlargement to varying degrees again. This is a relatively common phenomenon among elderly men. Prostate hyperplasia can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and hesitation during urination. If the condition is not too severe, oral medication can be taken for treatment, and it is necessary to take the medication regularly for a period of time. If this does not work, surgical treatment may need to be considered. Prostate disease is not easily fully cured. Friends who are patients should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they enhance their confidence in combating the prostate disease and believe that recovery is definitely achievable.