Patient's question:
Chronic prostatitis, frequent urination, urinary urgency, and nocturia, occasionally accompanied by perineal pain. How is it best to treat prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis refers to any discomfort or pain in the prostate. The prostate surrounds the posterior urethra, which is the pathway through which urine flows from the bladder. Prostatic fluid mixes to form semen, and many diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems can lead to the development of prostatitis.1. General Treatment Health education, psychological, and behavioral counseling are beneficial. Patients should abstain from alcohol and avoid spicy, irritating foods; prevent holding urine for prolonged periods, prolonged sitting, and pay attention to preventing colds; and enhance physical exercise.
2. Medication Treatment The most commonly used medications include antibiotics, α-blockers, plant-based preparations, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Other medications also have varying degrees of efficacy in relieving symptoms.