Patient's question:
Male, 90 years old, suffering from prostatitis, inserted a urinary catheter 5 days ago, but for the past four days, he has been experiencing diarrhea, redness and swelling around the anus, and pain. He wants to know what could be causing the persistent diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia, catheterization was performed to resolve the issue, but the patient has been experiencing nausea and vomiting for the past four or five days. This should be unrelated to the prostate hyperplasia. It is more likely a gastrointestinal problem. Could there be an issue with the diet? Anti-diarrheal medication such as pepsin can be used. For severe cases of prostatitis, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid switching to new medications arbitrarily, as this may have the opposite effect on the treatment outcome.