Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling discomfort in my urination. I used to have acute prostatitis before, but it was all treated and resolved. Is it possible that it's coming back now? My wife mentioned that it's somewhat similar to the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia her uncle has. That would be really troublesome. Such a condition.Doctor's answer:
Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly occurs in elderly individuals over the age of 50. It is a prevalent condition that significantly affects the health of older men. Modern medicine believes that prostate enlargement is related to the endocrine system, resulting from fibrosis of the epithelial cells and stromal fibers of the inner urethral glands and the suburethral glands, cystic expansion of the acini, and fibrosis of connective tissues and smooth muscle bundles. Due to the prostate's unique position at the bladder outlet, surrounding the urethra, once fibrosis occurs, it can constrict the urethra from all directions, obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder and leading to urinary system issues.