Patient's question:
Now, with age decreasing, the quality of deep sleep has significantly declined, and my body is much worse. Even when I urinate, there is a stinging sensation. When I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, they said it was benign prostatic hyperplasia. I would like to ask how should benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), primarily affects middle-aged men. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that prostate hyperplasia is caused by dampness and heat, leading to swelling, pain, intestinal obstruction, difficulty urinating, bladder outlet obstruction, recurrent urinary retention, and symptoms such as a weak urine flow, nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), and an inability to urinate. Western medicine suggests that for mild symptoms, where fibrosis is not particularly severe, close monitoring and adjustments to lifestyle can be made. This includes reducing fluid intake and avoiding caffeine and spicy foods/drinks to minimize irritation to urination.