Patient's question:
I have bacterial prostatitis and have been taking antibiotics for a year. It has flared up 2-3 times. Because I drank alcohol during the treatment period, I am now afraid to drink anymore. This time, the test results showed first full field of white blood cells and 0% corpuscles of lecithin. The second time, it showed 40-45% white blood cells and 20% corpuscles of lecithin. The third time, it showed 20-25% white blood cells and 25% corpuscles of lecithin.Hello, should I stop taking antibiotics in this condition? I’m afraid it will flare up if I stop, but I’ve already been taking antibiotics for a year. Are the side effects severe? Should I continue taking them? I’ve started taking some traditional Chinese medicine, but I’m still experiencing symptoms and discomfort. I’m in the process of raising a child and can’t afford to delay any longer. Please help me. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is only temporarily relieved by many conventional drug treatments and cannot be cured. The long-term condition often recurs and is difficult to treat. The main reason why prostatitis is hard to cure is a series of internal and external factors, including the blockage of drug absorption channels, the blockage of decomposition and metabolism channels, and the blockage of nutrient channels. Additionally, patients with prostatitis should pay attention to quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, and avoiding spicy foods in their daily lives. Maintaining a regular lifestyle and strengthening exercise can help in the recovery of the disease. When patients face prostatitis-related discomforts, timely symptomatic treatment should be implemented without avoiding medical consultation. If prostatitis does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.