Patient's question:
My husband has been experiencing frequent urination and urgency recently, and at night, he almost has to get up every once in a while, which greatly affects his deep sleep. Now he's become completely lacking in energy. I made him go to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said he has prostatitis. How serious is the harm of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic prostatitis has many hazards. First, it harms the kidneys. An inflamed and swollen prostate can control the urethra, leading to urinary tract obstruction, kidney hydronephrosis, and chronic kidney failure. Second, it affects fertility. Third, it causes sexual dysfunction, even impacting the marital relationship. Fourth, long-term inflammation can lead to a weakened immune system, increasing the chance of bacterial infection. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment for prostatitis. Patients should maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and not smoke or drink beer.