What tests are needed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? As male friends reach old age, the level of androgens in the body gradually decreases. Due to the decline in androgen levels, prostate cells do not have enough androgen effect, causing the cells to start degenerating, resulting in hyperplasia and enlargement. BPH then becomes a common disease among elderly friends. To better treat BPH, what tests do patients need?
What tests are needed for BPH? Below, let the experts introduce it in detail:
1. Ultrasound examination: Ultrasound examination can not only measure the shape, size, and nature of the enlarged prostate but also analyze the internal tissue structure, providing a basis for differential diagnosis with other diseases. It is non-invasive to the patient and can be repeated for examination. Transrectal ultrasound examination can be more accurate and display the deformation and displacement within the urethra during urination, reflecting the dynamic changes of bladder outlet obstruction.
2. Digital rectal examination: Digital rectal examination is the simplest and necessary test method for BPH. During the examination, attention should be paid to the anatomical boundaries, size, texture, and presence of hard nodules in the prostate. If it is BPH, its texture will be harder, the surface smoother, and the central groove shallower or disappeared.
3. Urodynamic testing: Urodynamic testing can determine whether lower urinary tract obstruction exists and its severity. The maximum urinary flow rate is the simplest and relatively reliable parameter, with a normal value of >15 ml/s for males. When the urine volume is between 200-500 ml, the measured result is more accurate. If the urine volume is less than 200 ml, its reliability decreases.
The above is a detailed introduction about BPH examinations. We hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any other questions, you can consult online or call the health hotline: 0351-4180222. Online doctors at Taiyuan Zhongshan Reproductive Medicine Hospital will answer your questions in detail.
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