Patient's question:
Prostatic hyperplasia for over a decade. When symptoms occur, I take medication, but once it improves, I stop. This year it has become quite severe, with difficulty urinating, and I have had a catheter inserted for nearly two months. I have undergone several detailed examinations and are preparing for surgery, but ultimately it was not possible due to a slow heart rate and premature beats. I am concerned about the potential dependence from long-term catheterization. Can Chinese medicine treatment or laser surgery be used?Doctor's answer:
According to the condition of the elderly, they have developed benign prostatic hyperplasia, along with issues like urinary retention. Long-term, recurring use of prostate medications often proves difficult to treat. It is recommended that you consider conservative treatment as the foundation, as the elderly's weak constitution is not suitable for surgery. Oral medications, such as Finasteride tablets and anti-inflammatory drugs, can be considered. If urinary retention occurs, timely surgery is advised. The above suggestions are in response to the question "Can benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated with traditional Chinese medicine or laser surgery?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!