Patient's question:
My father experienced nighttime incontinence again about half a month ago and went to the hospital. He was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but there were some stones in his bladder and hydronephrosis in his kidneys, so he underwent a stone removal surgery. After the surgery, catheterization was performed for a week, and the catheter was removed, but he had difficulty urinating and had to be catheterized again. In this situation, how should his benign prostatic hyperplasia be handled? His physical condition is not very good, weighing only 90 pounds, and he is 69 years old. Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia. Formerly known as benign prostatic hypertrophy; a benign inflammatory condition of the prostate. Its onset is related to the endocrine imbalance of androgens and estrogens in the human body. Long-term inflammation can lead to renal and kidney function damage. It can also cause secondary complications such as urinary stones, infection, and tumors. Treatment methods include active monitoring, medication, surgical treatment, and minimally invasive treatment. The prostate can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. During treatment, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow a proper diet.