Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is 18 years old this year and just started his senior year of high school. Lately, he has been feeling like he can't empty his bladder completely. Last weekend, I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result was benign prostatic hyperplasia. What are the causes of this condition, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) may only show mild symptoms or even be asymptomatic if it expands around the urethra. If it expands towards the neck of the bladder, even with minimal fibrosis, severe symptoms may reappear. Patients typically exhibit early symptoms of increased urinary frequency, which is more pronounced at night. Each urination often leaves behind residual urine, leading over time to congestion and edema in the neck of the bladder. As time passes, the bladder muscles weaken, resulting in weak urination and further increased residual urine. At this stage, the prostate becomes more congested and edematous, causing the urine stream to become thin and split.The above is an explanation of what to do if a teenager gets BPH. It is recommended to seek treatment at a formal hospital. The treatment methods of professional doctors are generally reliable. As long as patients endure the treatment, the condition can certainly be cured.