Patient's question:
A 36-year-old male was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia last year. Now, he has experienced a significant increase in urination frequency, urinary incontinence, and is reluctant to engage in sexual activity. He often feels a sense of fullness after sitting for a long time, and his erection is not firm. Please help me, doctor. I would like to start by paying attention to my diet.Expected help: Dietary restrictions for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Doctor's answer:
In daily life, eat less spicy foods like chili peppers; drink less alcohol and restrain sexual activity to prevent constipation from recurring. Every morning, drink a glass of warm plain water on an empty stomach. It can prevent constipation, dissolve blood, and act as a mechanical scrub for the urinary tract, never allowing residual urine to form stones. Middle-aged and elderly people should avoid excessive intake of animal fat. Regularly consuming sufficient green tea and soy products can effectively prevent prostate diseases.