Patient's question:
I have prostatitis. Sometimes I urinate frequently and urgently, but at other times I can't urinate, and it hurts when I strain. I haven't been to the hospital to see a doctor. I found some medicine myself and started taking it a week ago. The effect isn't very significant. I don't know if taking medicine can help. Can prostatitis be cured with medication?Doctor's answer:
Acute prostatitis can be cured with active treatment once diagnosed. Generally, treatment lasts for 1~2 weeks, primarily involving anti-inflammatory medications and symptomatic treatment. If not treated promptly, it can easily develop into chronic prostatitis, with chronic inflammation causing recurrent episodes. During this period, prostate physiotherapy can be combined, such as massage, cold compresses, heat applications, and low-frequency therapy. It is essential to maintain a healthy and harmonious sex life. Prostatitis patients can, while understanding symptomatic treatment, use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in daily life. It is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge drink in daily dietary habits.