Patient's question:
My father has benign prostatic hyperplasia. What should he pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Please pay attention to the following points:1. Prevent cold exposure. From late autumn to early spring, weather changes are unpredictable, and cold can often worsen the condition. Therefore, patients must take care to avoid cold exposure, prevent colds, and upper respiratory infections.
2. Absolutely avoid alcohol. Drinking can cause congestion and edema in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to urinary retention.
3. Eat less spicy food. Spicy and irritating foods can cause congestion in sexual organs and worsen symptoms of hemorrhoids and constipation, further compressing the prostate and making urination difficult.
4. Do not hold urine. Holding urine can cause excessive bladder filling, weakening the detrusor muscle of the bladder, making urination difficult, and easily triggering acute urinary retention. Therefore, it is essential to urinate as soon as the urge arises.
5. Avoid overexertion. Excessive fatigue can deplete qi, and insufficient qi can lead to weak urination and easily cause urinary retention.
6. Avoid prolonged sitting. Sitting for long periods can worsen conditions like hemorrhoids and cause congestion in the perineum, leading to urination difficulties. Regular participation in physical activities, sports, and exercises like Qigong can help alleviate symptoms.