Lim Kok Bin
Raffles Urology Centre, Raffles Hospital, Singapore.
Asian J Urol. 2017 Jul;4(3):148-151. doi: 10.1016/j.ajur.2017.06.004. Epub 2017 Jun 9.
Clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common diseases in ageing men and the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The prevalence of BPH increases after the age of 40 years, with a prevalence of 8%-60% at age 90 years. Some data have suggested that there is decreased risk among the Asians compared to the western white population. Genetics, diet and life style may play a role here. Recent reports suggest the strong relationship of clinical BPH with metabolic syndrome and erectile dysfunction, as well as the possible role of inflammation as a cause of the prostatic hyperplasia. Lifestyle changes including exercise and diet are important strategies in controlling this common ailment.
临床良性前列腺增生(BPH)是老年男性中最常见的疾病之一,也是下尿路症状(LUTS)的最常见原因。BPH的患病率在40岁以后上升,90岁时患病率为8%-60%。一些数据表明,与西方白种人群相比,亚洲人的患病风险较低。遗传、饮食和生活方式可能在此起作用。最近的报告表明临床BPH与代谢综合征和勃起功能障碍之间存在密切关系,以及炎症作为前列腺增生病因的可能作用。包括运动和饮食在内的生活方式改变是控制这种常见疾病的重要策略。