Patient's question:
How long does it take to treat prostatitis? I am 30 years old and have prostatitis. Last November, I had a thorough medical examination at the hospital, and my white blood cell count was 2. After the foreskin was removed, I received treatment for 11 days. The treatment involved manual insertion, shortwave hydrotherapy, but it was not effective, and I lost confidence, so I stopped the treatment. My job involves sitting for long periods of time—does this have anything to do with it? How can the treatment be more effective, and how long will it take to be cured?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of prostatitis is complex, especially when it comes to the symptoms of chronic prostatitis, which are diverse and elusive, making diagnosis difficult. Additionally, medications often struggle to reach the affected area, leading to chronic and recurrent prostatitis that is hard to treat. Therefore, a combined treatment approach using both Chinese and Western medications, along with physical therapy, is recommended. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the frequency of episodes. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Hence, patients should take oral medications promptly.