Patient's question:
Recently, I've been having difficulty urinating, it's hard to empty, the urine is very thin, and it's quite urgent, with a bit of pain. My friend said it might be prostate cancer. I've been very busy lately, but I'll have time to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up.Doctor's answer:
General symptoms of prostate cancer often include a gradually shrinking prostate gland that controls the urethra, leading to progressive urinary difficulties. This is manifested as a thin stream of urine, short, slow flow, intermittent flow, post-micturition dribbling, incomplete emptying, and difficulty urinating. Additionally, symptoms may include frequent urination, urgent urination, increased nocturia, and even incontinence. If the tumor controls the rectum, it can cause bowel difficulties or intestinal obstruction. It can also control the vas deferens, leading to a lack of ejaculation, or control the nerves, causing perineal pain, which can also radiate to the sciatic nerve. Prostate cancer can be relieved, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to symptoms, and personal hygiene should be paid close attention. It is hoped that male patients can recover as soon as possible!