Patient's question:
A while ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up because I wasn't feeling well. They said I had prostatitis, but I've been taking medicine for quite some time, and it hasn't improved yet. My wife suggested I see a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, but I don't know what TCM calls prostatitis. So, could you please tell me what TCM calls prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a concept in Western medicine, while in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is considered a manifestation of damp-heat accumulation in the lower burner. Treating prostatitis requires patience and persistent medication; it is not something that can be resolved with just two doses of medicine to surpass the natural healing process. Your current condition makes it advisable to seek treatment from a TCM practitioner. Chinese medicine generally has fewer side effects, and as long as you persist in taking the medication, it can produce significant positive effects in treating prostatitis. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the frequency of episodes, whereas delaying treatment may negatively impact overall health.