Patient's question:
Five years ago, severe urinary retention led to frequent urination and urgency, which has become increasingly severe. During the day, I urinate every 30 minutes, and at night, every hour. The frequent urination and urgency cause pain in the perineum, and I am in immense pain. Ultrasound suggests a prostate size of 43/32/27. Urinalysis is normal. Residual urine in the bladder shows no abnormalities. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostatic hyperplasia compresses the urethra, interfering with urination, leading to frequent urination and urgency. It also disrupts deep sleep at night. Treatment typically involves using Prostect, Qianmao Shutong capsules. If the medication is ineffective, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) can be performed, which is highly effective. Prostate issues can be resolved, but the treatment period is generally long, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, medication must be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period.