Patient's question:
A 62-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia. In early July of this year, he experienced severe urinary frequency, urgency, and pain, with an increasing number of nighttime urinations. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for nearly five months, his symptoms have largely disappeared, except for a slight burning sensation after urination. He is concerned about a relapse after stopping the medication and does not want to take traditional Chinese medicine again. Can he take Proscar? How long should he take it? Is it a lifelong medication?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, it is preliminarily considered that the condition may be caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia leading to prostatitis and urinary tract infection. If you do not want to take medication, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a thorough examination and then undergo surgery. At the same time, you should not drink beer and avoid spicy and irritating foods. For patients with severe benign prostatic hyperplasia, it is advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid switching to new medications arbitrarily, as this may have the opposite effect on the treatment outcome. The above suggestions are for reference only. It is hoped that the above answer can help you. Thank you.