Patient's question:
In the past few months, I've been experiencing intermittent urination and having a strong urge to visit the restroom shortly after. I've done some research and suspect I might have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What are the symptoms of BPH?Doctor's answer:
After the age of 40, men may experience a recurrence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), with an annual increase of 0.4 ml. As the prostate volume decreases, it can lead to urethral shortening and increased urethral resistance, which may cause urinary difficulties, urgency, frequency, and incomplete emptying of the bladder, especially an increase in nocturia. As the prostate hyperplasia progresses, symptoms will become increasingly severe, disrupting bladder function until the bladder becomes non-compensatory, leading to urinary retention and even kidney dysfunction. It is recommended that you visit a hospital promptly for a thorough examination and treatment, practice BPH techniques, understand treatment methods, and cooperate with the treatment. Since alcohol and caffeine have diuretic and stimulating effects, their intake should be avoided.