Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been feeling weak in my sexual performance. Additionally, I've noticed that my urine is cloudy and I have some pain at the urethral opening. The check-up suggested it might be prostatitis. I'm really worried because I haven't had children yet. Could you please advise on how to treat prostatitis effectively?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland caused by various complex causes and triggers, including autoimmune and neuroendocrine-related intricate pathological changes. It leads to a disease characterized primarily by urinary tract irritation symptoms and chronic pelvic pain. The clinical manifestations of prostatitis are diverse, which can include pain and discomfort in the perineum, pubic bone, groin area, and genital region; urinary symptoms such as a burning sensation during urination, urgency, frequency, and painful urination, which may be accompanied by terminal hematuria or purulent urethral discharge; and acute infections that can be accompanied by systemic symptoms like chills, fever, and fatigue. Prostatitis can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment.