Patient's question:
Chronic prostatitis, frequent urination, urinary urgency, and nocturia, occasionally accompanied by perineal pain. How is it best to treat prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis refers to any discomfort or pain in the prostate. The prostate surrounds the posterior urethra, which is the necessary pathway for urine to flow from the bladder. Prostatic fluid mixes to form semen, and many diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems can lead to the development of prostatitis.1. General Treatment
Health education, psychological, and behavioral counseling have a positive effect. Patients should abstain from alcohol and avoid spicy, irritating foods; prevent holding urine, prolonged sitting, and pay attention to preventing colds, while enhancing physical exercise.
2. Medication
The most commonly used medications are antibiotics, α-blockers, plant-based preparations, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Other drugs also have varying degrees of efficacy in alleviating symptoms.