Patient's question:
Six months ago, I had symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria. I had to go to the toilet several times every night, often waking up in the middle of the night, but when I rushed to the toilet, I couldn't urinate. The diagnosis was prostatitis. What are the several issues that should be noted for prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Type I chronic prostatitis often occurs suddenly, presenting as systemic symptoms such as chills, fever, and fatigue, accompanied by pain in the perineum and suprapubic region, and even acute urinary retention. Types II and III have similar clinical diagnostic symptoms, mostly including pain and urinary abnormalities. Regardless of the type, chronic prostatitis can manifest similar clinical symptoms. The condition of prostatitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication maintenance. For male patients, it is important to actively seek diagnosis in professional and reputable hospitals, consider treatment based on examination results, and pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking, as well as maintaining personal hygiene.