Patient's question:
My husband told me yesterday that he has been frequently needing to urinate recently due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and suspects he might have prostatitis. I want to consult a doctor about what medication is recommended for frequent urination in men with prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. What kind of medication should he take?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, your husband's preliminary diagnosis of chronic prostatitis should be manageable. If possible, you can go to the urology department of the local hospital for a follow-up examination, including a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the urinary system and a prostatic fluid test. Additionally, oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as alpha-blockers, can be taken. A typical course of treatment lasts for 4-6 weeks. It is also recommended to abstain from alcohol, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and prevent prolonged sitting. There are several treatment methods for male urological diseases, but since the condition of each patient is different, the diagnostic approach may vary. Therefore, it is advised that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms are noticed.