Patient's question:
Patient is male, currently 50 years old. Last year during a physical examination at the hospital, it was found that he had benign prostatic hyperplasia.Doctor's answer:
Hello, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a common disease among elderly men. The onset age is usually after 50, and the incidence rate increases with age, making it a common condition in urology. Its main symptoms are progressive urinary difficulties and frequent nocturia. For the treatment of this disease, if the patient has severe subjective symptoms but good overall health, surgical treatment is often considered. However, it is crucial to also focus on lifestyle management, such as: exercising, avoiding prolonged sitting and holding urine, drinking plenty of water, maintaining a relaxed mood, having regular sexual activity, quitting smoking and alcohol, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, and paying attention to keeping warm.