Patient's question:
I took Proscar and Finasteride, but they didn't work at all. The symptoms are that the urine is very thick and white, and it's very difficult to urinate and not completely empty. Please, experts, what good advice do you have?Doctor's answer:
1. Elderly male;2. Difficulty urinating, incomplete emptying of the bladder, initial consideration of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis being highly likely. If finasteride is ineffective, it may be due to the prostate being too large, which reduces the drug's efficacy. Additionally, caution should be exercised regarding the possibility of prostate cancer. Based on your condition and the tendency for recurrence after treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, the patient should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.