Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia a few years ago. At first, the symptoms of frequent urination and urgency were not obvious, but later the symptoms became increasingly severe, and urination also became more difficult. What are the symptoms that benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): progressive relief of urinary difficulties, such as frequent urination. Due to the increased urinary obstruction caused by BPH, the bladder detrusor muscle must contract excessively to complete the urination process, leading to compensatory hypertrophy of the detrusor muscle. The trigone region of the bladder is the most sensitive area and is the first site to exhibit compensatory hypertrophy. Therefore, even a small amount of urine can stimulate the trigone, triggering the urge to urinate. Because patients are more focused during the day, the threshold for the urge to urinate decreases, making nocturnal frequent urination more pronounced.