Patient's question:
The elderly at home, now I don't know what's going on, say every time they want to urinate, but then they always can't urinate, and it's uncomfortable to hold it in. Also, at night, they get up more frequently than before. They always get up several times at night. With this going on, I'm always worried about whether the elderly person's body will have some kind of problem.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on this introduction, it can be roughly determined that the condition in the elderly is likely benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is one of the common diseases among elderly men. As men age, they are more or less likely to experience symptoms of BPH. BPH typically begins after the age of 40, but it is more common in elderly individuals over 60 years old. The main symptoms of BPH include difficulty urinating. In mild cases, there may be an increased frequency of nighttime urination, a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, or a small amount of urine still being expelled after urination. In severe cases, the urine stream may become thin, or in some cases, urination may become difficult or even impossible. Additionally, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as lower back pain, weakness in the limbs, and nocturnal emissions.