What primarily determines the degree of urinary difficulty in benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Jun 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can compress the urethra and affect urination, leading to symptoms of urinary difficulty. In general, the severity of urinary difficulty caused by BPH mainly depends on the degree of prostate enlargement, the location of urethral compression, age, physical condition, and the patient's psychological state. It is important to note that if symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or urinary difficulty occur, medical attention should be sought promptly.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can compress the urethra and affect urination, leading to symptoms of difficulty in urination. Generally, the severity of urinary difficulty caused by BPH depends on several factors, including the degree of prostate enlargement, the location of urethral compression, age, and overall health status. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Degree of prostate enlargement: The more severe the prostate enlargement, the greater the compression on the urethra, resulting in more pronounced difficulty in urination.
2. Location of urethral compression: Prostate enlargement may compress the urethra at different sites—internally, externally, or both. In general, internal urethral compression causes more significant urinary difficulty than external compression.
3. Age and physical condition: BPH typically occurs in middle-aged and elderly men. The older the individual and the weaker their physical function, the more evident the urinary difficulty tends to be. Additionally, if the patient has other underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, these may also influence the severity of urinary difficulty.
Besides the above, urinary difficulty may also depend on the patient's psychological state, presence of urinary tract obstruction, and bladder contractile function. It is important to note that if symptoms of prostate enlargement or urinary difficulty occur, timely medical consultation and professional treatment are recommended.
