Patient's question:
I was carefully diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that significantly reduces the health of elderly men due to the of the prostate. Prostate enlargement is related to the endocrine system and is caused by the fibrosis of the epithelial cells and stromal fibers of the inner urethral glands and the suburethral glands, cystic expansion of the alveoli, and the fibrosis of connective tissue and smooth muscle. Since prostate hyperplasia obstructs the urethra, it can lead to difficulty in urination, ultimately causing the urethra to become blocked, resulting in urinary retention and bringing great suffering to elderly patients. The condition of prostate enlargement tends to recur frequently.