Patient's question:
I've been almost dying of worry lately. I don't know why, but I've been experiencing frequent urination and urgency, especially having to urinate many times at night, and it's also difficult to urinate. The result is that it's caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). I want to know what are the common medications used for BPH?Doctor's answer:
Common medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) include two classic categories in Western medicine. One category is α-adrenergic receptor blockers, with tamsulosin hydrochloride being a commonly used medication. The other category is 5α-reductase inhibitors. These two types of medications have good effects in treating BPH and can be taken orally on schedule. The main thing to note is that while undergoing medication, it is important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, avoid prolonged sitting, and not hold urine to eliminate adverse factors that may contribute to BPH. Additionally, if the medication is not effective and the symptoms of BPH persist, surgical intervention may still need to be considered.