Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have been experiencing frequent urination and painful urination recently, which has been very uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with prostatitis. How should I treat prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
The enlargement of the prostate in young men is caused by inflammatory stimulation, not the kind of benign prostatic hyperplasia seen in older adults. Further examination of prostatic fluid is recommended. As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and take appropriate medication, it can be controlled. It is advisable to reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods in your diet, avoid prolonged sitting, and engage in regular exercise to prevent prostate issues. Additionally, you can consume more foods beneficial to the prostate, such as pumpkin seeds and tomatoes, to help regulate it. Prostate enlargement tends to fluctuate, so long-term medication is often necessary.