Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing very frequent urination. It's almost like I need to go to the bathroom five or six times every night while sleeping. I feel that my quality of life is gradually declining. Over the past couple of days, I've started experiencing urination with a burning sensation again, and it feels a bit painful when I urinate. I've heard that taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is quite effective for this. I'd like to consult about how TCM treats prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a chronic disease that is equivalent to the Chinese medicine condition known as "bladder obstruction." It is caused by damp-heat in the bladder spreading downward, or blood clots obstructing the meridians, leading to recurrent swelling and blood clots in the prostate. Treatment with traditional Chinese medicine is recommended to focus on clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and activating blood circulation to resolve stasis. Medications such as Qianmiao Shutong capsules, Qianlie Antong capsules, Pule'an tablets, and Yinhua Miyanling capsules can be used as examples. These medications should be taken according to the instructions on the packaging or under the guidance of a doctor. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can help reduce the frequency of episodes.