Patient's question:
Recently, I've found myself constantly needing to go to the bathroom, and there's also some pain in my urethra. When my friend learned about it, they said it might be benign prostatic hyperplasia. What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are primarily manifested in two groups: one is bladder irritation symptoms; the other is intestinal obstruction symptoms caused by BPH blocking the urethra. In the early stages of BPH, the posterior urethra and bladder neck may even be affected or compressed, leading to frequent urination, urinary urgency, and other symptoms. Urinary urgency, where the urine cannot be expelled quickly, makes urination less smooth than before, requiring a much longer time. Urinary incontinence, especially nocturnal enuresis during deep sleep. Vascular expansion of the mucosa, even rupture, leading to skin breakdown and hematuria.