The use of therapeutic massage in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a case study
The use of therapeutic massage in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a case study

Summary/Abstract: Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common urological diseases affecting men of all ages, and the incidence increases with age. Due to the location of the prostate in the lower urinary tract area, changes within it can impair urinary function. Therefore, early intervention, accurate diagnostics, and appropriate treatment are crucial, especially conservative methods in the first stage. Aim of the study: The study aimed to use and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in BPH.Case report: A 55-year-old patient diagnosed with BPH received a course of therapeutic massage lasting three weeks, with the procedure performed twice a week. Each massage lasted twenty minutes and involved manipulation of the stomach lining. The patient underwent imaging tests before and after the therapy. On the International Prostate Symptom Score scale, the patient scored three points before the therapy and two points after it, which indicates mild symptoms. Prostate-specific antigen level was 1.421 ng/ml, and the patient had normal uroflowmetry results [Qmax=19 ml/s and Qmedium=12 ml/s] before and after treatment. Urine retention after micturition was 0 ml at both intervals. A transrectal ultrasound examination revealed a reduced prostate volume of around 30% after the therapeutic intervention. Conclusions: In the current case, the positive effect of reduced prostate volume obtained after therapeutic intervention shows that massage can serve as a complementary method to reduce BPH symptoms. In the future, it is advisable to continue testing on more patients.

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