Patient's question:
I am 41 years old. Although I am in my middle age, I still consider myself relatively young, and my health is quite good. However, my benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a real source of distress for me. I want to go to the hospital for treatment, but I don't know how to treat it effectively and safely?Doctor's answer:
For mild benign prostatic hyperplasia, treatment is generally not required. Maintaining good lifestyle habits and avoiding prolonged sitting is recommended. For patients with obvious symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and hesitancy in urination, oral medications can be taken to control the enlargement of the prostate. However, some oral medications may not achieve very satisfactory results, failing to truly control the growth of the prostate and potentially leading to urinary retention. In such cases, surgical treatment can be chosen to remove a portion of the prostate, relieve the obstruction, and alleviate symptoms.