Patient's question:
My grandfather is 80 years old and has been in good health. He can eat and sleep well, but he dislikes drinking beer. When I visited him during the Mid-Autumn Festival, he said he felt uncomfortable downstairs, with dampness and discomfort in his scrotum. Yesterday, we took him for a thorough examination, and the result was benign prostatic hyperplasia.Is it possible for an 80-year-old person with benign prostatic hyperplasia to undergo surgery?
Doctor's answer:
If the elderly person's physical condition and overall condition are very good, then surgical treatment can be considered. Surgery is also the most effective method to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), so you can consider taking the elderly person to the urology department of a Class III-A hospital for a detailed preoperative examination. If the surgery can be tolerated, then surgical treatment can be considered. The condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek medical treatment at professional and regular hospitals. Treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be maintained. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.