Patient's question:
I feel a stinging sensation when urinating. Upon careful examination, it was found that I have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What are the treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia patients require a comprehensive evaluation of treatment, which should combine medication treatment with dietary adjustments.1. Medication treatment: Anti-androgen drugs, tonifying the kidneys drugs, blood-activating drugs, expectorant drugs, and dampness-dispelling drugs, etc.
2. Surgical treatment: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), orchiectomy, etc.
3. Proper diet: Consume more seafood, nuts, apples, tomatoes, etc., and avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods.
4. Moderate exercise: Engage in appropriate exercise under sufficient sunlight, which helps alleviate symptoms of prostate hyperplasia.
5. Others: Moxibustion, acupoint massage, and Tuina therapy, etc.