What is the treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Disease description:
Doctor, I would like to ask, if I am diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) during this period, what are the treatment methods for BPH?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) include the following:
1. Watchful waiting: For patients with mild symptoms that do not affect quality of life, regular monitoring without specific treatment may be appropriate. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is recommended, including avoiding spicy foods, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.
2. Medication therapy: Main drugs include α1-adrenergic receptor blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors. α1-blockers such as tamsulosin and doxazosin can relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, thereby relieving symptoms of urinary difficulty. 5α-reductase inhibitors such as finasteride and dutasteride inhibit the conversion of androgens into the more active dihydrotestosterone, thereby reducing prostate volume and improving symptoms.
3. Minimally invasive surgery: For patients who do not respond well to medication or who prefer not to take long-term medications, minimally invasive surgery can be a good option. Commonly used procedures include transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and transurethral enucleation of the prostate, which are minimally invasive techniques associated with less trauma and faster recovery.
4. Other treatments: Such as physical therapy and cystostomy, which may be suitable for patients with specific conditions.
