How to cure prostate enlargement

The cure of prostatic hyperplasia requires comprehensive treatment, which mainly includes lifestyle adjustment, drug treatment, and surgical treatment.

1. Lifestyle adjustment

Patients with mild prostatic hypertrophy can relieve symptoms by adjusting their lifestyle habits. It is recommended to reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods and avoid behaviors such as sitting for long periods of time and holding in urine. Maintaining moderate amounts of exercise every day, such as slow walking and levator exercises, can help improve local blood circulation. People who urinate frequently at night need to control the amount of water they drink before going to bed and avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks.

2. Drug treatment

Alpha-receptor blockers such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules can relax prostate smooth muscle, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride tablets can inhibit hormone conversion. Plant preparations such as Puxitai tablets are effective for some patients. During the medication period, the efficacy and side effects need to be monitored regularly, and the dosage should not be increased or decreased by oneself.

3. Minimally invasive surgery

Transurethral resection of the prostate is the current mainstream surgical procedure, which uses electrodes to remove glandular tissue that compresses the urethra. Laser surgery such as holmium laser enucleation of the prostate is less invasive. A urinary catheter needs to be left in place for 1-3 days after surgery, and care should be taken to prevent infection and bleeding complications.

4. Open surgery

When the gland is too large, suprapubic prostatectomy is an option, which requires an incision in the lower abdomen to completely remove the hyperplastic tissue. This surgery is suitable for patients with bladder stones or diverticula, but the recovery period is long and sequelae such as urinary incontinence may occur.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

For syndrome differentiation, Chinese patent medicines such as Qianlie Shutong capsules are used, together with acupuncture at acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Qihai. For damp-heat type, Bazheng Powder can be added or subtracted, while for kidney deficiency type, Jisheng Shenqi Pills can be used. It should be noted that the course of treatment with traditional Chinese medicine is long, and patients with severe obstruction still need to be combined with modern medical treatment.

Patients with prostatic hyperplasia can usually eat foods rich in zinc such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds, and avoid activities that compress the perineum such as riding a bicycle. It is recommended to review the prostate ultrasound and urinary flow rate every six months. If you urinate more than three times at night or have difficulty urinating, you should see a doctor in time. Maintaining a regular schedule and a good attitude play an important role in recovery from the disease.