Prostatic hyperplasia, also known as prostatic hypertrophy, is a common condition in middle-aged and older men. With the aging of the population, the incidence of prostatic hyperplasia is gradually increasing, which has a certain impact on men's health and quality of life. This article will detail the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and ** of prostatic hyperplasia to help you better understand this disease.
1. Symptoms. Frequent urination and urgency: The most common symptom of prostatic hyperplasia is frequent urination and urgency, which is manifested by increased frequency of urination, urgency to urinate, and even urinary incontinence.
Painful urination: People with prostatic hyperplasia may experience painful urination because the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, making it difficult to pass urine and causing pain.
Increased nocturia: With the aggravation of prostatic hyperplasia, patients may experience increased nocturia, which seriously affects sleep quality.
Other symptoms: Patients with prostatic hyperplasia may also have symptoms such as pain, sexual dysfunction, and hematuria.
2. Reasons. The causes of prostatic hyperplasia are complex and mainly include the following aspects:
Age factor: The incidence of prostatic hyperplasia increases with age. This is because as we age, the prostate tissue gradually degenerates, leading to prostatic hyperplasia.
Genetic factors: Prostatic hyperplasia has a certain genetic predisposition, and people with a family history of prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to develop the disease.
Xi habits: Bad Xi habits are also one of the causes of prostatic hyperplasia. For example, long-term smoking, drinking, lack of exercise, etc. may lead to the occurrence of prostatic hyperplasia.
Other factors: Inflammatory diseases such as chronic prostatitis, urethritis and other inflammatory diseases may also lead to the occurrence of prostatic hyperplasia.
3. Diagnosis. For the diagnosis of prostatic hyperplasia, it mainly includes the following aspects:
Symptom assessment: Evaluate the patient according to the symptoms of symptoms, such as urinary frequency, urgency, dysuria, and increased nocturia.
Digital rectal examination: The enlarged prostate tissue can be palpated by digital rectal examination and can help diagnose prostatic hyperplasia.
Ultrasonography: Ultrasonography can be used to observe the size, shape, and structure of the prostate, which can help to confirm the diagnosis.
Other tests, such as urodynamic studies, CT, or MRI, may also help diagnose prostatic hyperplasia.
Fourth, for prostatic hyperplasia, it mainly includes two methods: drug and surgery
Medications**: For patients with mild symptoms, some medications can be used**, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, anticholinergics, etc. These medications can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. However, drugs do not** prostatic hyperplasia, so the effects of long-term medication vary from person to person.
Surgery**: Surgery may be considered in patients with severe symptoms or who do not respond well to medications**. There are many methods of surgery, such as transurethral resection of the prostate, transurethral laser resection of the prostate, etc. Surgery can have prostatic hyperplasia, but there are certain risks and complications. Therefore, there are trade-offs to weigh when choosing surgery**.
Lifestyle modifications: For patients with prostatic hyperplasia, attention should also be paid to lifestyle modifications. For example, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, avoiding sedentary lifestyle, and maintaining a moderate amount of exercise can improve the quality of life and prevent the aggravation of prostatic hyperplasia.
Preventive measures: For patients with a family history or other high-risk factors, regular health check-ups and preventive measures are required. Maintaining good Xi and avoiding infections can reduce the risk of prostatic hyperplasia.
In short, prostatic hyperplasia is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men, which has a certain impact on men's health and quality of life. Understanding the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and** of prostatic hyperplasia can help you better cope with the disease. At the same time, paying attention to lifestyle modifications and preventive measures can also reduce the risk of prostatic hyperplasia.