Patient's question:
Recently, my husband has been having frequent bowel movements, urgent urination, and less urine output. He also feels some burning and pain down there. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and diagnosed him with chronic prostatitis. My father told me that chronic prostatitis is best treated with traditional Chinese medicine. I would like to consult about it. What are the treatments for chronic prostatitis using traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
First, whether it's acute prostatitis or chronic prostatitis, both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine have their own advantages, because currently, some Western treatments also use traditional Chinese medicine preparations. TCM treatment is mainly based on medication. It is recommended that you go to the urology department or the TCM department of the hospital for a follow-up visit and use some medications to prevent the enlargement of the prostate. Prostatitis is prone to recurrence, and long-term medication is necessary. For male patients, it is important to go to a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis immediately and consider treatment based on the examination results. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking and pay attention to personal hygiene. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.