Patient's question:
While taking Chinese herbal medicine for treating prostatitis, I accidentally ate something spicy (this spiciness was because the pot wasn't cleaned properly and the leftover spicy flavor from the previous dish transferred onto the new dish, and I ate a lot of it). Could this interfere? Will it affect the efficacy of the medicine, or could it worsen the prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on the current situation you described, it is generally recommended to avoid spicy foods when taking traditional Chinese medicine. However, occasionally eating a little bit of spicy food is not a problem. Currently, it is okay to have eaten a little bit of spicy food while taking traditional Chinese medicine, and in the future, you can just pay a bit more attention to avoid spicy foods. In addition to treating the prostate, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.