Patient's question:
Now I always feel the need to urinate, urinate frequently, and have difficulty urinating. I didn't take it seriously at first, but I suspect it might be a prostate disease caused by driving a truck when I was young. However, recently I noticed a small lump growing down there. I'm wondering if it's a prostatic cyst or something. What's the difference between a prostatic cyst and benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Large cysts can compress the urethra, leading to difficulty in urination. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, thin urine stream, and urinary retention. However, from the perspective of age, it is not excluded that it could also be benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The main symptoms of BPH are also urinary obstruction. Prostate cysts and benign prostatic hyperplasia in men can both harm male health. It is recommended that patients first go to the hospital for a thorough examination and treatment. Based on the examination results, treatment options should be considered, and attention should be paid to quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. Pay attention to personal hygiene.