Patient's question:
Prostate hyperplasia has caused urinary difficulties for nearly three months. During this period, I have taken one capsule of terazosin hydrochloride every other day, which has relieved the symptoms. The recent ultrasound examination results show that the prostate has enlarged, and there are internal bright spots suggesting fibrosis. How should the medication be adjusted? What medication is most effective?Doctor's answer:
First, let's talk about your prostate issue. If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), you can take oral medication to treat it. For example, medications like tamsulosin and finasteride have a long duration of action, so you need to take them for an extended period. If the condition is more severe, you may also need surgery. If the prostate is about two centimeters in size, you might require percutaneous nephrolithotomy to remove the stones. As for your gallbladder polyps, these polyps can easily become malignant, especially when they are single and large. The likelihood of malignancy is higher in larger polyps compared to smaller, more common ones.