Patient's question:
At home, there is an 80-year-old elderly person. In the past, they have been experiencing frequent urination, incomplete emptying, and slow urination. Recently, they have started to be unable to urinate with a painful sensation of retention. They go to the toilet very frequently but still cannot urinate. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found to be benign prostatic hyperplasia. They received intravenous fluids for several days and had a catheter inserted for a few days. Now that the catheter has been removed, they are still unable to urinate and feel a strong urge. What should they do? Is it necessary to keep using a catheter?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is recommended to use Poria, lotus seeds, Euonymus, Eucommia, Tribulus terrestris, mulberry, rosehip, hedgehog skin, sea cucumber powder, Poria cocos, goji berries, Achyranthes, Yanggu powder, Alisma orientale,, and other herbs in combination for treatment, which is fast-acting and highly effective. The combined use of these herbs can quickly clear kidney waste, effectively nourish the liver, spleen, and kidneys, remove dampness and heat, dissolve stagnation, enhance kidney function, strengthen the essence and build the body, and have a unique therapeutic effect on prostate hyperplasia. The condition of prostate hyperplasia tends to recur, requiring long-term oral medication.