Patient's question:
This year, since February, I've been experiencing frequent urination again. I need to urinate every one and a half hours, and my kidneys also feel swollen. Especially after drinking alcohol, the urination becomes even more intense, and I constantly feel the urge to go to the bathroom. I can actually urinate. I've been taking Ofloxacin and Liuwei Dihuang Pill for over a month, but there's no improvement. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is more common in men who are prone to sexually transmitted diseases due to frequent sexual activity. Prostatitis has complex symptoms, a prolonged course, is stubborn and difficult to heal, and is prone to recurrence. Using methods such as clearing damp-heat and draining heat-toxin often yields good results. It is important to develop the habit of urinating regularly, as holding urine can cause urine to reflux into the prostate. Maintain good lifestyle habits, such as not smoking and drinking less alcohol. Prostatitis can be cured, but the treatment process is generally slow, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, medication must be used according to symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.