The management of prostate enlargement in the elderly includes observation, medication and surgery.
1. Observation: such as patient education, lifestyle guidance, and regular physical examination. Since the course of BPH is long, observation is an option for most people who have mild symptoms and whose quality of life is not significantly affected.
2. Medication: α-blockers are recommended, and highly selective α1-blockers such as tamsulosin or selective α1-blockers such as terazosin are commonly used. 5α-reduction inhibitors such as finasteride and M-receptor antagonists such as tolterodine can also be used.
3. Surgery: For patients who do not get obvious results from medication or who have urinary retention at least once, surgery such as transurethral resection of the prostate, transurethral resection of the prostate, transurethral laser surgery, etc. is recommended.
Elderly prostate enlargement, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, do not self-medication.