How to treat prostate issues effectively?
Disease description:
Frequently feeling the urge to urinate, but being unable to void when going to the bathroom; after examination, it was found to be related to the prostate. How is the best way to treat this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Treatment methods for prostate diseases:
1. Prostatitis: Main treatments include antibiotics, alpha-blockers, and plant extracts, aimed at relieving symptoms and controlling disease progression. Antibiotics are used to eliminate bacterial infections, while alpha-blockers help alleviate difficulty in urination. Lifestyle modifications such as avoiding spicy foods, reducing alcohol consumption, and maintaining regular sexual activity are also recommended.
2. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): For patients with mild symptoms, a "watchful waiting" approach may be adopted, involving lifestyle adjustments and regular follow-ups to monitor disease progression. Patients with severe symptoms or those who do not respond to medication may require surgical treatment, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or other minimally invasive procedures.
3. Prostate Cancer: Treatment options depend on the cancer stage, the patient's age, and overall health status. Early-stage prostate cancer may be managed through active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy.
