Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling lower back and waist pain, a significant decrease in libido, and some urinary frequency and urgency. There's white discharge from the urethral opening every time I urinate, along with a strong odor and a stinging pain. My prostate is slightly swollen. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it's prostatitis. What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a common disease in men, and there are many causes of it. Long-term irritation from standing or sitting for extended periods, excessive smoking, alcohol consumption, spicy and stimulating foods, prolonged foreskin, frequent sexual activity or excessive sexual intercourse, and unclean sexual experiences are among the factors that can lead to prostatitis. The treatment principles involve using antibiotics in combination with physical therapy to accelerate the rapid absorption of medication and achieve treatment goals quickly. The dietary approach should be based on light, easily digestible foods, with an emphasis on eating more fruits and vegetables while reducing spicy and stimulating foods, as well as quitting smoking and alcohol.