Patient's question:
A while ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with prostatitis. The doctor said it was caused by damp-heat. At this point, I'm not quite clear, what is the relationship between prostatitis and damp-heat, how does damp-heat lead to the recurrence of prostatitis, and are there any good methods to prevent it?Doctor's answer:
Humidity is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In Western medicine, prostatitis is primarily caused by pathogenic bacteria infecting the urinary tract in reverse. Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis mainly focuses on the pathogenic bacteria that cause it, using additional antibiotics. The use of antibiotics must be sufficient in duration. In daily life, it is important to avoid prolonged sitting, not to eat spicy and irritating foods, and to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, which can effectively prevent the recurrence of prostatitis. The condition of prostatitis tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, male patients should seek immediate treatment at professional and reputable hospitals, and treatment should be considered based on the results of thorough examinations.