Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 25 years old this year. A few weeks ago, due to discomfort in my body, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said I have benign prostatic hyperplasia. I don't know if it will lead to tenesmus, so I would like to consult whether benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause tenesmus?Doctor's answer:
The sensation of tenesmus is a disease of the intestine, usually seen in conditions like dysentery and intestinal, primarily characterized by frequent, loose stools, and the feeling of needing to defecate again shortly after completing a bowel movement. The prostate gland is often diagnosed with conditions such as inflammation and fibrosis in clinical practice. Since the prostate gland and the rectum are separated by only a thin layer of tissue, symptoms of the prostate gland frequently affect the rectum, making it possible to experience tenesmus again.