Patient's question:
It is said that Zhang Uncle next door was carefully checked and found to have benign prostatic hyperplasia. Later, I looked up some information and found that it's common for older men to have this condition. After getting it, urination becomes painful. What are the causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia? I'm a bit worried that I might get this disease.Doctor's answer:
If the volume of the male prostate is reduced, it can be confirmed through a prostate ultrasound, which is a detailed imaging examination. The normal volume is 4×, and if it is below 3×2, it can be considered as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The main causes are chronic irritation and infections. Additionally, a decline in male hormones is the primary factor. Generally, symptoms can be temporarily relieved through surgery or medication.