Prostatic hyperplasia is reported, and urinary tract infection will cause trouble!

Report on prostate hypertrophy, be careful of urinary tract infection coming later! A 68-year-old man had a history of prostate hypertrophy for more than ten years. In the past year, he had suffered from frequent urination, hot urination, and unclean urine. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. When the prostate becomes enlarged, it can press on the urethra, causing urinary tract infections.

Why is this happening? It turned out that the patient often stopped taking medicine on his own because he didn't like taking medicine. The problem of prostate hypertrophy recurred. Not only did the residual urine increase, but the urine was not clean, and finally caused urinary tract infection.

After prostate hypertrophy, it will compress the urethra and cause urinary tract infection

Shen Bingqing, chief physician of the urology department of Shutian Clinic, pointed out that prostate hypertrophy ( Also known as prostate), it is a common problem among middle-aged and elderly men. At least 50% of men over 60 years old are troubled by symptoms of prostate hypertrophy. Because the enlarged prostate will compress the urethra, causing obstruction of the urinary outlet, it may even affect the normal function of the bladder in the long term, leading to other complications such as urinary retention and urinary tract infection.

Prostate hypertrophy is related to age, hormones, genes, and diet. Typical symptoms of prostate hypertrophy include slow urination, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, urgency, small urine stream, post-urinary drip, and Problems such as increased frequency of urination at night directly affect the patient's quality of life.

Treatment of prostate hypertrophy depends on the severity of the symptoms

To treat prostate hypertrophy, first undergo a digital examination and various examinations by a doctor in the outpatient clinic. Those with mild symptoms can Observe first. For those with moderate or above symptoms that affect daily life, drug treatment can be given first. If there are recurrent urinary tract infections, hematuria, urinary retention, bladder stones, decreased kidney function, etc., or drug treatment is not ideal, then Surgical treatment should be actively considered.

Dr. Shen Bingqing reminds that if prostate hypertrophy is not actively treated, repeated complications may not only affect the quality of life, but may also cause irreversible damage to bladder function. It is recommended that patients with lower urinary tract symptoms should still pay close attention to Cooperate with a urologist for treatment to avoid delaying the golden opportunity for treatment.