Patient's question:
Over the past year, I have frequently experienced frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and severe pain. There is white discharge from the urethral opening, a decrease in libido, accompanied by high fever, and severe lower back pain. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was prostatitis. How should prostatitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Initially, antibiotics are administered intravenously. Once symptoms stabilize, oral medications can be used. For acute bacterial prostatitis with urinary retention, suprapubic bladder puncture and drainage can be performed, or fine catheterization may be used. If an abscess is present, transrectal magnetic resonance-guided fine needle drainage can be employed. Patients should also abstain from alcohol and avoid spicy, irritating foods; prevent holding urine and prolonged sitting, pay attention to warmth prevention, and enhance physical exercise. Prostatitis tends to recur, requiring long-term oral medication. Seek diagnosis and treatment at professional and reputable hospitals based on examination results.