What is male benign prostatic hyperplasia and how to diagnose it

Patient's question:

What is male benign prostatic hyperplasia and how is it suspected and treated? What kind of assistance is needed: how to suspect and treat

Doctor's answer:

Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):
1. Bladder irritation symptoms: Frequent urination, urgent urination, increased nocturia, and urge incontinence.
2. Weak urine stream, thinning of the urine stream, and dribbling.
3. Hematuria (blood in urine).
4. Urinary retention.
5. Frequent urination.
6. Thinning of the urine stream, splitting of the urine stream.
Medical Advice:
BPH can be diagnosed by combining symptoms with auxiliary examinations such as prostate MRI, digital rectal examination, etc.
Treatment primarily involves medications to alleviate symptoms, such as Tamsulosin hydrochloride, Epratutide tablets, or Puerarin tablets, etc. If the condition is severe.