Prostate hyperplasia is a common male disease that refers to the continuous hyperplasia of prostate tissues and leading to an increase in prostate volume.With age, men can easily suffer from this disease.According to statistics, men over 60 years of age have a chance of prostate hyperplasia as high as 50%.
The prostate is an important part of the male reproductive system. It is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Its main function is to produce semen and help sperm survival.The prostate hyperplasia will increase the volume of the prostate, compress the urethra, cause difficulty in urination, and cause discomfort such as frequent urination, urgency, and urinary incontinence.In severe cases, serious consequences such as urinary retention and renal damage may also be caused.
The specific cause of prostate hyperplasia is unclear, but it has a certain relationship with the changes in male hormones.With the increase of age, the testosterone level in men will gradually decrease, and the level ofrogen levels are relatively higher, thereby promoting the prostate cell proliferation.In addition, environmental factors and genetic factors may also have an impact on prostate increases.
Diagnosis of prostate hyperplasia usually requires a series of examinations such as prostate finger tests, prostate special antigen (PSA) testing, and cystoscopy to determine the severity of the disease and whether it is required for treatment.
At present, the treatment of prostate hyperplasia is more diverse, including drug treatment and surgical treatment.Drug therapy usually includes & alpha; 1 receptor antagonist and 5 & alpha;-reduction enzyme inhibitor, etc., relieves symptoms by reducing the pressure of tissue around the urethra.Surgical therapy includes hypothyroidism, prefabricated prostate electronic cutting surgery, and open prostate resection. It is suitable for patients with severe condition and ineffective drug treatment.
(Editor in charge: Huang Yiwei)
