Patient's question:
My grandfather is 78 years old this year. He got benign prostatic hyperplasia this year, and it's a bit contagious, so it became very serious. He had surgery and had a catheter inserted. Sometimes he couldn't even urinate and it hurt a lot. What should I do if I have benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Advances in drug therapy have led to a significant increase in the number of patients requiring surgical intervention. However, a small portion of patients still need surgical treatment. In current clinical diagnosis, surgical treatment is recommended for patients whose drug therapy is ineffective or who refuse to accept it, when benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes complications such as recurrent urinary retention, recurrent hematuria, recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and secondary bilateral hydronephrosis. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking, and pay attention to personal hygiene.