Patient's question:
I only discovered this during my recent physical examination.Doctor's answer:
Hello, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a common and prevalent condition among middle-aged and elderly men. BPH primarily manifests as bladder irritation symptoms and obstructive symptoms caused by the obstruction of the urinary tract due to the enlargement of the prostate. Currently, there are many treatment methods for BPH, and the specific approach varies depending on the condition. If a patient with BPH exhibits clinical symptoms of lower urinary tract obstruction (such as difficulty urinating, bladder stones, hernia, etc.), surgical treatment must be performed as soon as possible.