What are the symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia and how to treat it scientifically
Prostatic hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men, with age, prostate tissue gradually proliferates, which may cause urinary tract symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and even affect the quality of life in severe cases.
Understanding the causes, symptoms and scientific treatment of BPH can help to detect and effectively control the disease early and restore a healthy life.
1. Causes and symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia
The specific cause of prostatic hyperplasia is not fully understood, but it is related to factors such as decreased testosterone levels, imbalance in androgen metabolism, age, and more. The main symptoms include:
1. Difficulty urinating: the urine stream becomes thinner, weaker, or even interrupted, and it is necessary to urinate forcefully.
2. Frequent urination and urgency: frequent visits to the toilet, especially at night, make the urgency unbearable.
3. Urinary retention: poor emptying of urine may cause urinary retention, catheterization or difficulty in urination.
4. Urethral discomfort: burning, pain or burning sensation at the urethral opening.
5. Difficulty in drenching: poor drenching at the beginning and end.
2. Scientific treatment methods for prostatic hyperplasia
1. Medication: Doctors can prescribe appropriate drugs to alleviate symptoms according to the specific situation of the patient, such as α1 receptor blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, etc., which can help alleviate urination symptoms and improve quality of life.
2. Minimally invasive treatment: For patients with severe symptoms and ineffective drug treatment, minimally invasive treatments such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) can be selected to improve urinary flow by removing part of the hyperplastic prostate tissue.
3. Laser treatment: Laser prostatectomy (PVP) is a relatively new treatment method that uses laser action to evaporate or coagulate prostate tissue to alleviate symptoms.
4. Ultrasound therapy: Ultrasonic prostate ablation (HIFU) is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to act on the prostate tissue to reduce symptoms.
5. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is also an adjuvant treatment method, such as acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, etc., which helps to improve qi and blood circulation, regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body, and alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms caused by prostatic hyperplasia.
3. Prostatic hyperplasia life and health care
In addition to scientific treatment, patients can also take the following lifestyle care measures to improve symptoms:
1. Drink water in moderation: Maintain adequate water intake, but avoid drinking a lot of water before going to bed to reduce the frequency of waking up at night.
2. Reasonable diet: control the intake of spicy and irritating foods and stimulating drinks such as coffee and wine.
3. Avoid sitting for a long time: Reduce sitting for a long time and avoid holding urine hard.
4. Regular physical examination: Men over the age of 40 should have regular prostate-related examinations to detect problems as soon as possible.
Fourth, summary
Prostatic hyperplasia is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men, and patients may have urethral symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and urgency. Scientific treatment methods include drug treatment, minimally invasive treatment and laser treatment, etc., and the appropriate method can be selected according to the severity of symptoms and individual circumstances. In addition, lifestyle measures are also important adjuncts to help improve symptoms and alleviate discomfort caused by illness. If you have problems urinating, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow your doctor's instructions to restore your health and enjoy a high quality of life.