Patient's question:
As I get older, my urination is not normal. I went to see a doctor, who said it's due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and I need to be hospitalized for a thorough examination. After staying there for a few days, my urination was perfectly normal. But the day before yesterday, I couldn't urinate, and that afternoon they inserted a catheter. Is this very serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and difficulty urinating. This indicates that your BPH is quite severe, and you may need to have a catheter inserted for urination. Otherwise, prolonged bladder fullness and expansion could lead to bladder infection or rupture. Since your BPH is severe, it is recommended that you be hospitalized for surgical treatment, as medication is generally not effective in completely eliminating fibrosis. The specific treatment plan should be determined by the attending physician during a face-to-face consultation.