Patient's question:
[Condition Description: How severe does benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) need to be treated in Wuhan? Medical history and effectiveness of previous treatment: How severe does benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) need to be treated in Wuhan? Desired help: How severe does benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) need to be treated in Wuhan?]Doctor's answer:
[Expert Introduction on Urology: Prostate hyperplasia is classified into three degrees of severity: mild, moderate, and severe. Mild hyperplasia shows no symptoms and can be monitored long-term without immediate treatment. Moderate hyperplasia causes urination difficulties and requires treatment, which can be achieved through medications, including: 1. Proscar, which typically reduces prostate volume and improves symptoms within three months or more. 2. Harle, which works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the urethra, but its drawback is that it does not reduce prostate volume. 3. Herbal medications like, which can alleviate symptoms, though their mechanisms of action lack extensive research. Severe prostate hyperplasia patients, especially those with complications, may consider surgical treatment. Common surgical methods include two types: one is transurethral resection of the prostate, where a laparoscope is inserted into the bladder cavity, and the hyperplastic prostate is removed under direct vision using high-frequency electricity. The other method is open abdominal surgery.]