Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, I am a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia, and I have urinary difficulties. I had a catheter inserted. This morning, the catheter was still draining normally, but around 8 a.m., I noticed bubbles in the catheter, and the urine stopped flowing. What could be the reason for this? Is there a way to resolve it? Please explain, thank you!Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is a very terrible disease because the prostate may lead to urinary toxicity in its later stages. In the early stage, mild intestinal obstruction may occur again in the urethra. As it progresses to the middle stage, the urethral intestinal obstruction worsens, the urethral resistance increases, and it becomes lower than the bladder's ability to empty urine, causing patients to experience symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency again. In the late stage, the urethral intestinal obstruction becomes severe, and the bladder's compensatory function is insufficient. Due to the increased intravesical pressure, it is transmitted upward to the kidneys, raising the intrarenal pressure on both sides, which ultimately results in chronic urinary toxicity. It is recommended to seek medical attention early for scientific follow-up to avoid worsening the condition. For patients with prostate hyperplasia, timely treatment can help reduce the risk of complications.