Patient's question:
Male, 24 years old. My girlfriend has prostatitis. She has taken a lot of traditional Chinese medicine, but it hasn't helped. She wakes up every 30 minutes at night, which is very disruptive. She has taken many Chinese patent medicines and has been on them for two weeks. The severity of her symptoms has lessened during sleep. I want to ask how long she should continue taking them?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis commonly presents with clinical symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, dysuria, incomplete urination, urinary dripping, postpubic pain, and perineal pain. A definitive diagnosis can generally be made through careful examination of the urinary system via color ultrasound, routine examination of prostatic fluid, and digital rectal examination. In addition to medication, treatments such as hot sitz baths, spectral therapy, and physical therapy can be used. It is important to avoid prolonged sitting and long-term bicycle riding, drink plenty of water, and abstain from smoking, alcohol, and spicy, irritating foods.