Patient's question:
Since last week, I've been feeling swollen and bloated, as if I've gained a few inches. Wearing loose pants has been uncomfortable. At first, I thought it was due to the recent cold weather and didn't bother going to the hospital for a thorough check-up. Now, with an enlarged prostate and blood in my urine, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Since last week, I've been feeling swollen and puffy. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. There's blood in my urine. The reason for the recurrence of blood in the urine is commonly due to urinary tract infections, urinary system stones, bladder tumors, or kidney tumors. Avoid spicy foods like chili peppers in your daily diet. You can take some medication to help regulate your condition, such as Finasteride tablets, which are generally available at pharmacies. It is primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.