Patient's question:
Hello, I am 55 years old and a driver. Recently, I often feel frequent urination and urgency to go to the toilet. Even at night, I have some issues with urination, so I don't dare to drink too much water. However, there are still some instances where I need to use the restroom during sleep. Am I suffering from prostatitis? So, I would like to ask how to deal with frequent urination, urgency, and nighttime toilet visits?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the middle-aged male with a dual occupation, sometimes a driver, is more likely to have prostatitis in general. However, urinary tract infection cannot be ruled out either. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a urinalysis, routine prostatic fluid examination, and prostatic ultrasound. If it is considered to be infectious prostatitis, then some antibiotics should be taken orally. If it is non-bacterial prostatitis, then some Chinese herbal medicines that stabilize the prostate circulation may be needed. Male diseases can be very serious, and it is recommended that patients receive timely symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, pay attention to dietary issues and avoid spicy and irritating foods.