Patient's question:
The elderly person has undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate about three or four months ago. Now, the catheter inserted has some mucus. They want to ask the doctor what the reason is and if there is any way to solve it?Doctor's answer:
In the current situation, it is necessary to consider whether there is a urinary tract infection. Therefore, it is essential to determine the appropriate symptomatic treatment based on the specific circumstances. Currently, specific tests should be conducted to assess the complete recovery status, and antibiotics should be used based on the specific symptoms observed. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.