Patient's question:
Recently, I've had mild urinary frequency and urgency, and I'm afraid I might have contracted prostatitis. Could you please tell me how long it generally takes to detect prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic prostatitis is a common condition in men, with the main symptoms being frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria. Additionally, it may include symptoms such as a split stream of urine, post-micturition dribbling, an increasing number of nocturia episodes, and the leakage of milky from the urethra after urination or defecation. It may also lead to sexual dysfunction. Prostatitis is prone to recurrence, so it is essential to undergo thorough treatment. Treatment typically lasts for a week, followed by a reexamination of prostatic fluid.It is recommended that you take oral medications such as ofloxacin and Prostamol CR for anti-infection treatment. During treatment, it is important to abstain from sexual activity and drink plenty of water. You can also perform prostate massages and take various traditional Chinese herbal remedies, which have shown good results.