Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing very frequent urination, basically needing to go to the bathroom about five or six times during the night when trying to sleep. I feel that my quality of life is gradually declining. Over the past couple of days, I've started experiencing urinary heat again, and it feels a bit painful when urinating. I've heard that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is quite effective for this. I'd like to consult on how TCM treats prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a chronic disease that is equivalent to the Chinese medicine condition of retention of urine. It is caused by damp-heat descending from the bladder or blood clots obstructing the meridians, leading to edema and blood clots in the prostate again. The treatment of prostatitis with Chinese medicine is recommended to be based on herbs that clear heat, resolve dampness, activate blood circulation, and remove blood stasis. Examples of such medications include Qianmiao Shutong capsules, Qianlie Antong capsules, Pule'an tablets, and Yinhua Miyanling capsules. These medications should be used according to the instructions on the packaging or under the guidance of a doctor. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease.