Patient's question:
Recently, my father has been experiencing a sense of fullness and discomfort in the rectal area, along with some pain when squatting and during bowel movements. Now, sitting on chairs or benches for long periods sometimes makes the pain even worse. When he went to the hospital, it was found to be prostatitis. The doctor recommended a medication called Prostect Pulu'an tablets. I'm wondering what specific effects this medication has.What kind of help do I need: How effective is Prostect Pulu'an tablets?
Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among elderly men. The onset is related to the imbalance of sex hormones in the elderly, which can cause urinary tract obstruction. Severe cases may lead to a decline in kidney function or result in uremia. The initial symptoms include frequent urination, increased nighttime urination, reduced urine volume per urination, gradual difficulty in urination, thinning of the urinary stream, weak urine flow, interruption of urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Severe cases may develop acute urinary retention, and prolonged retention can lead to incontinence.