Patient's question:
Yesterday, my sister told me that my uncle has benign prostatic hyperplasia and is being hospitalized for treatment. I'd like to learn more about what benign prostatic hyperplasia is, what clinical manifestations it has, and how it is generally treated. DoctorDoctor's answer:
1. Bladder irritation symptoms: Frequent urination, urinary urgency, increased nocturia, and urge incontinence. Frequent urination is an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), especially when nocturia (nighttime urination) continues to increase, which holds greater clinical significance. Generally, the frequency of nocturia often parallels the degree of BPH. Elderly individuals who previously did not urinate at night suddenly experiencing 1–2 nighttime urinations may indicate the impending onset of early intestinal obstruction. Conversely, an escalation from 2 nighttime urinations per night to 4–5 or even more per night demonstrates the progression and worsening of inflammation.