Patient's question:
Suspected of having prostatitis, it's been about two and a half months. I always feel frequent urination, urgent urination, and sometimes it feels like I can't urinate at all. There's also a strong odor, and sometimes my penis hurts. I searched online and it seems like the symptoms are quite similar to prostatitis. I want to understand how to check for prostatitis at the hospital.Doctor's answer:
Reappearance of symptoms of prostatitis requires immediate examination and symptomatic treatment. If similar symptoms reappear, a definitive diagnosis must be made through careful examination of secretions, prostatic fluid, or color Doppler ultrasound. If confirmation of bacterial inflammation is needed, a careful examination of prostatic fluid is recommended. Additionally, avoid holding urine, smoking, drinking beer, and consuming spicy foods. At the hospital, you can undergo tests such as color Doppler ultrasound of the prostate, prostatic fluid analysis, and routine urine tests. In addition to treating prostatitis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life.