Patient's question:
Prostate hyperplasia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis: How to differentiate them? Where is the best place to treat the prostate in Chongqing? What is the authoritative treatment effect?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is one of the common diseases among elderly men. The onset is related to the imbalance of sex hormones in the elderly, which can cause urinary tract obstruction and, in severe cases, lead to a decline in kidney function or even uremia. The initial symptoms include frequent urination, increased nighttime urination, reduced urine volume per urination, gradual difficulty in urination, thinning of the urinary stream, weak urine flow, interruption of urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Severe cases may develop acute urinary retention, and prolonged retention can result in incontinence. The treatment for prostate hyperplasia includes medication and surgery. Medication is suitable for mild symptoms with a residual urine volume of less than 50 milliliters, while surgery is the primary method for treating prostate hyperplasia.