Patient's question:
Patient is male, 42 years old, diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia during the recent examination. Could you please ask the doctor what aspects the patient should pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Chronic prostatitis has multiple causes, generally resulting from untreated acute prostatitis, urinary tract infections, or excessive sexual activity. For treatment, if it is contagious, active anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. If not, it is better to actively and flexibly use traditional Chinese medicine combined with physical therapy, enema, and other treatments. Attention should be paid to the following points:(1) Pay attention to hygiene, eliminate bad sexual habits, and moderately restrain sexual activity.
(2) Minimize pressure on the perineal area, such as avoiding tight pants and not riding bicycles for too long.
(3) Quit smoking and alcohol, and avoid spicy or irritating foods.
(4) Drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to facilitate the discharge of inflammatory secretions.
(5) Actively engage in physical exercise to enhance physical fitness.