Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition in men over the age of 40, where the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, causing urinary problems. About half of men over 50 years old experience symptoms of prostate enlargement, including slow urine flow, weak urine stream,urgency, frequency, and nocturia.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the third most common tumor in men in Hong Kong,Prostate cancer can be categorized into early-stage and advanced-stage. In the early stages, prostate cancer may not exhibit noticeable symptoms, and patients may experience similar symptoms to benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as urgency, frequency, slow urine flow, or nocturia. In advanced stages, patients may experience fatigue, bone pain, weight loss, or even hematuria.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are a common urban disease and are prevalent in Hong Kong, When kidney stones are small, they may not cause any symptoms. However, as the stones grow or descend from the kidneys into the ureters, they can cause obstruction, leading to severe pain in the lower back, nausea, and vomiting. The movement of stones within the urinary tract can also cause scrapes and result in hematuria (blood in urine) or even symptoms such as fever and chills.
