Patient's question:
At the age of 35, I previously had prostatitis, and in the past few years, it has been well-controlled without any recurrence. The other day, I planned to go for a follow-up check-up to see if everything is still fine. I am concerned that the condition might affect my health, so I would like to ask: What is the best treatment method for prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is more commonly non-bacterial in nature. Common causes include factors related to sexual activity such as frequent sexual intercourse, excessive inhibition of ejaculation, or interrupted intercourse, as well as long-distance riding or prolonged pressure on the perineum, which can lead to congestion in the pelvic and prostate. Treatment involves avoiding foods, restricting sexual activity, hot sitz baths, physical therapy, or prostate massage to promote inflammation absorption and drainage. Medications are based on anti-infection agents that can easily penetrate the prostate barrier. For non-infectious causes, it is also important to identify and eliminate triggering factors.