Patient's question:
My father-in-law doesn't know if it's because he's getting older, but he's been urinating frequently at night lately, making a lot of noise every day. My mother-in-law said he has benign prostatic hyperplasia and wants to take him to the hospital for treatment. My father-in-law always thinks it's a major surgery and doesn't want to go. So, he told my husband to persuade him. Is benign prostatic hyperplasia a major surgery? My husband isn't very clear about it either.Doctor's answer:
The patient frequently goes to the toilet at night, which is a symptom during sleep and is related to the condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, BPH does not necessarily require surgical treatment. BPH is triggered by inflammation of the prostate. If there is inflammation, it is advisable to actively treat the inflammation with medication. If urinary retention occurs again and is severe, surgical treatment can be considered.The daily treatment for patients with BPH primarily involves oral medication. Patients can take some oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, while also maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding alcohol. We hope that patients with BPH can recover as soon as possible!