Patient's question:
Friend said recently that he hasn't been feeling well. Sometimes he feels his stomach is bloated, followed by intermittent pain, and he's also experienced frequent urination and urgency again. Later, after a thorough examination at the hospital, he was diagnosed with prostatitis, which has been going on for about a month now. What could be the cause of these symptoms?Doctor's answer:
1. Dysuria: Bladder irritation symptoms may recur, such as frequent urination, a burning sensation and pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. Mucus or other secretions may be present at the urethral opening in the morning, and a feeling of difficulty urinating may also occur.2. Local symptoms: A sense of fullness and discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus. This discomfort is relieved when squatting, having a bowel movement, or sitting on chairs or benches for a long time. Prostatitis can be stable, but the treatment cycle is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment, and appropriate dietary habits are recommended during the course of treatment.