Patient's question:
I am 33 years old. A few weeks ago, I had some itching and redness in my foreskin and bought some ointment from a pharmacy to apply. The symptoms were somewhat relieved, but after a month, the symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and pain returned. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said that I had developed prostatitis, which caused the recurrence of urinary frequency and urgency. It is said that antibiotics can treat prostatitis, but I am not familiar with it myself, so I would like to consult whether antibiotic treatment for prostatitis is effective.Doctor's answer:
In any case of bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used, but the specific types may vary depending on the location of the infection and the types of bacteria that are more likely to recur. Therefore, there may be some decisions to be made regarding antibiotics. However, most of the antibiotics currently used are broad-spectrum, so in this situation, the majority of cases may have a certain effect. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.