Patient's question:
My father is 54 years old and suffers from benign prostatic hyperplasia. He has undergone an MRI scan and a biopsy at the hospital. My father's symptoms are generally frequent urination and nocturia (3-4 times at night). Occasionally, he experiences urinary retention for a month or two. Sometimes, he feels pain when holding it in.Doctor's answer:
If the careful examination shows benign prostatic hyperplasia, it is recommended to use drugs such as Proscar and Flomax for treatment. At the same time, it is also necessary to check how much urine retention there is. If it is less than 50 milliliters, surgery may need to be considered. You can also do appropriate Kegel exercises regularly. Prostatic hyperplasia is prone to recurrence, so long-term medication treatment is required. For male patients, it is important to go to a professional and regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. Treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Also, pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking. Pay attention to personal hygiene.