Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Nov 29, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhu Bo
Introduction
1. Pharmacotherapy: Antibiotic treatment for chronic prostatitis is the simplest and most straightforward approach.
2. Surgical treatment: Primarily involves transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) using a cystoscope to insert a resectoscope into the bladder and remove hyperplastic prostate tissue.
3. Dietary therapy: Demonstrates notable efficacy in the early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
4. Acupuncture therapy: Involves stimulation of specific acupoints.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) typically presents in its early stages with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying—indicating underlying prostate dysfunction. BPH most commonly affects middle-aged men and may be caused by functional testicular factors or hormonal imbalances.
Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
1. Pharmacological Therapy
Antibiotics represent the simplest and most straightforward treatment for chronic prostatitis. However, antibiotics are rapidly metabolized, making it difficult to maintain therapeutic concentrations—thus limiting their clinical efficacy. Moreover, some patients discontinue antibiotic therapy prematurely once symptoms improve.
2. Surgical Treatment
Surgery remains a common treatment modality for BPH. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is performed using a cystoscope inserted through the urethra to excise hyperplastic prostate tissue. This approach provides rapid symptom relief, involves relatively short operative time, causes minimal trauma, and carries a low risk of complications.
3. Dietary Management
Dietary interventions are particularly effective during the early stages of BPH. By carefully selecting and preparing specific foods, patients can significantly alleviate BPH-related symptoms. However, if dietary measures alone fail to adequately control disease progression, alternative treatments should be pursued promptly to avoid delaying appropriate management.
4. Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture is a conventional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach for managing BPH. It aims to relieve symptoms—including urinary frequency and urgency—by stimulating specific acupoints. Nevertheless, acupuncture may prove ineffective for patients with refractory or recurrent BPH, especially those requiring repeated surgical intervention.
The above outlines the principal treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia. We hope this information proves helpful.
