Patient's question:
Since the beginning of the year, I've been feeling like I have a lot of nocturia and frequent urination during the day. When I urinate, there's a stinging sensation, and the amount of urine is not much. I also always feel like I haven't fully emptied my bladder. My lower back, waist, and abdomen are also in severe pain. I suspect it might be prostatitis. Please ask: How is mild granulomatous prostatitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is one of the common diseases among adult males. Although it is not a directly life-threatening condition, it severely interferes with patients' quality of life. Prostatitis patients account for 8% to 25% of urology outpatient patients, and approximately 50% of men will be affected by prostatitis at some point in their lives. It is best to conduct further detailed examinations to determine the cause—whether it is bacterial or non-bacterial—since different types require different treatments. It is advisable to undergo thorough examinations and then receive targeted treatment for better outcomes. Pay attention to increasing sitting and standing activities, maintaining regular sexual life, and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Prostatitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor and proper medication during treatment are essential.