How to treat prostate hyperplasia?

Prostatic hyperplasia, formerly known as prostatic hypertrophy, is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men. It is a benign lesion of the prostate, caused by an imbalance of androgens and estrogens in the human body. So, how should prostatic hyperplasia be diagnosed and treated when so many people suffer from it? Next, let's take a look at the relevant treatments for prostatic hyperplasia.

Once BPH patients are diagnosed and evaluated, doctors should inform them that there are several different treatment options available. Patients should also discuss with their doctors and follow their guidance to choose a treatment that is effective and has few adverse reactions.

Individualized treatment should be recommended to patients. Patients with mild symptoms (symptom score 0-7 points) only need to wait and observe. Mc Connell et al. pointed out that patients with persistent urinary retention (urinary retention after at least one catheter removal), recurrent UTI, gross hematuria, bladder stones, renal insufficiency and huge bladder diverticulum are absolute indications for surgery.

1. Wait and see

There are not many studies on the natural course of BPH. The progression of the disease and the risk of complications are still uncertain. Undoubtedly, for patients with symptomatic BPH, the disease progression is sometimes inevitable, but some patients may have spontaneous remission or disappearance of symptoms.

Retrospective studies on the natural course of BPH are prone to bias, which is related to case selection and the type and extent of follow-up, while there are few reports on prospective studies. Choosing to wait and see does not mean letting the disease develop passively. A comprehensive assessment should be performed once a year, including IPSS, DRE, urine routine, renal function test, urodynamics, B-ultrasound and necessary imaging examinations.

The above is the relevant information about prostate hyperplasia. Men should usually eat light, easily digestible food, avoid smoking and drinking, eat less spicy food, try not to ride a bicycle, and have a clear understanding of the relevant knowledge about the prostate, and do not damage your body at will.