Patient's question:
Last month, I started experiencing some urination issues, which I thought were just a stomachache, so I didn't pay much attention. But recently, the symptoms have significantly improved, except for the constant need to urinate. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I found out it was due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. What are the causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
1. Prostate hyperplasia, commonly referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common disease among middle-aged and elderly men. With the global population aging, the incidence of this condition is continuously increasing. The incidence of BPH increases with age, but clinical diagnosis is not always present when fibrosis or inflammation is present. Most patients experience symptoms such as difficulty urinating as they age. The urban incidence rate is lower than that in rural areas, and racial differences also interfere with the degree of fibrosis.2. Unhealthy lifestyle habits. Nowadays, young people's lives are irregular. Drug use, frequent dining, and a preference for spicy foods can all lead to excessive stimulation of the prostate, thereby causing benign prostatic hyperplasia.