Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and was told I have prostatitis. I started taking medication and thought it wasn't a big deal. So I went in to have some beers with my buddies, but to my surprise, my legs started hurting badly on the third day. I’d like to ask the doctors and experts, can people with prostatitis drink beer?Doctor's answer:
It is not advisable to drink beer when suffering from prostatitis. Prostatitis can lead to discomfort in the perineum, pain during urination, or symptoms such as incomplete urination or urinary retention. If the prostatitis is bacterial in nature, drinking beer may exacerbate the infection. It is recommended to avoid spicy foods and beer, and to pay attention to not holding in urine. Symptomatic treatment is necessary. Patients should face the dangers of prostatitis and promptly follow the principle of symptomatic treatment. Avoid delaying medical consultation. If prostatitis does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly reassess the treatment plan.