Patient's question:
Male, 38 years old, after getting sick, taking medicine had little effect, still uncomfortable. Please ask: Which is more serious, prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is just inflammation, while benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) means the prostate has already been inflamed. Compared to the two, BPH is considered more serious. Prostatitis is simply inflammation, and taking anti-inflammatory medication while paying attention to personal hygiene generally helps alleviate it. For BPH, medication alone is often insufficient, and surgical treatment may be necessary. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, keep warm, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water to prevent the condition from recurring.