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, it happens sometimes. I don't dare to drink much water at night, but there are still some instances where I need to go to the toilet during sleep. Am I suffering from prostatitis? So, I want to ask: what should I do about frequent urination, urgency, and nighttime toilet visits?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, a middle-aged male who works while sometimes driving is more likely to have prostatitis. However, urinary tract infection cannot be ruled out either. It is recommended to have a hospital examination including a urinalysis, routine prostatic fluid examination, and a prostate ultrasound. If it is considered to be infectious prostatitis, then some antibiotics should be taken orally. If it is aseptic prostatitis, then some Chinese herbal medicines that stabilize 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.