Boaz Prostatic hyperplasia can be prevented and treated by adjusting lifestyle, drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc. It is usually caused by factors such as aging, changes in hormone levels, and inflammatory stimulation.
1. Adjust your lifestyle
Avoid bad habits such as sitting for long periods of time and holding in urine to reduce pressure on the perineum. Avoid alcohol and spicy foods to avoid aggravating symptoms. Moderate warm water sitz baths or levator exercises can help improve local blood circulation. Drink an appropriate amount of water every day, but avoid drinking large amounts of water before going to bed.
2. Drug treatment
Use tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, finasteride tablets, Qianliekang tablets and other drugs as directed by your doctor. Tamsulosin hydrochloride extended-release capsules relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck and relieve dysuria. Finasteride tablets can inhibit the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone and reduce the size of the prostate. Qianliekang tablets can be used to improve symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency.
3. Physical therapy
Prostate massage increases blood circulation in the gland and reduces congestion and inflammation. Heat therapy such as microwave and radio frequency can relieve prostate tissue edema. Bladder training can help improve symptoms of frequent urination and urgency, and is suitable for patients with mild to moderate symptoms.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that prostate hyperplasia is related to kidney deficiency and dampness and heat. Chinese patent medicines such as Qianlieshutong Capsule and Longkushu Capsule can be used. Acupuncture can improve urinary function by selecting acupoints such as Guanyuan and Qihai. Traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and washing also have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects.
5. Surgical treatment
Transurethral resection of the prostate is currently the most commonly used surgical method and is suitable for moderate to severe patients. Laser enucleation is less invasive and recovery is faster. Prostatic artery embolization is suitable for elderly patients who have contraindications for surgery. Open surgery is only used if the gland is too large or combined with other pathologies.
To prevent prostate hyperplasia, you need to maintain a regular daily routine and avoid overexertion. Eat more zinc-rich foods such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds in your diet, and supplement vitamin E and selenium appropriately. Men over 50 years old should have regular physical examinations and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency occur. During the treatment process, you must follow the doctor's instructions and do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop the medication on your own. After surgery, you need to pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise and sexual life, and review the prostate condition regularly.
