Patient's question:
My uncle said that he has been experiencing pain while urinating for the past few months, often finding it difficult to urinate, and even having a sensation of painful urination. Additionally, his bladder always feels full and uncomfortable, especially at night, and he constantly feels the urge to urinate.Doctor's answer:
Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia should be selected based on the specific circumstances of the patient, such as the patient's age, cardiovascular condition, and a comprehensive evaluation of the size of the prostate. This can determine whether surgical treatment, laser treatment, or other methods should be used. At the same time, it should be noted that patients should begin fasting one day before surgery and after the evening meal, and should not drink water after 12:00 PM. This is because open surgery generally involves general anesthesia or epidural anesthesia. If food residue is retained in the digestive tract before surgery, it may reflux during the operation and be accidentally inhaled by the patient into the respiratory tract, potentially causing airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, or aspiration pneumonia.