Patient's question:
An elderly person in the family is over 80 years old and has undergone two TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) surgeries. Currently, they rely on a urine bag every day. The elderly find it troublesome and hope to fill the bag instead. They are unsure if this will pose any risks, considering their age. What should they do?Doctor's answer:
This situation should not be able to be removed, as removal may cause the patient to be unable to urinate. Based on the patient's age, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is relatively severe, and it is not easy to completely remove the catheter after surgical treatment. Prostate enlargement can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, the patient needs to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and not smoke or drink beer.