Can prostatic hyperplasia be cured?

Prostatic hyperplasia is a common disease in older men, and its main manifestations are symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. With the increase of age, the prevalence of prostatic hyperplasia gradually increases, which brings a great threat to the health of elderly men. So, can prostatic hyperplasia be cured?

First of all, it is important to understand that prostatic hyperplasia cannot be completely cured, but it can relieve symptoms and delay the progression of the disease. At present, there are two main treatments for prostatic hyperplasia: drug therapy and surgical treatment.

Drug therapy is currently a more common treatment, which regulates the level of prostaglandins and reduces the prostate tissue hyperplasia, thereby relieving the patient's symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and painful urination. Commonly used drugs include alpha-1 blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, beta3 receptor agonists, etc. These drugs have different mechanisms of action and can be used in combination according to individual circumstances.

Surgical treatment is a relatively direct and effective treatment. Commonly used surgeries include transurethral resection of the prostate, percutaneous second laser prostatectomy, etc. These surgeries can directly remove prostate tissue and relieve the patient's symptoms, but the surgery is risky and needs to be performed under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition, there are some non-drug treatments, such as physical therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, etc. These treatments can play a therapeutic role, but the efficacy is relatively limited, and they are suitable for patients with mild prostatic hyperplasia.

In short, prostatic hyperplasia cannot be completely cured, but it can be effectively relieved by medication, surgical treatment, etc. Therefore, patients should seek medical attention in time and choose the appropriate treatment according to their own conditions to delay the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet and moderate exercise, to prevent and delay the occurrence of prostatic hyperplasia.