How long does it take to recover from bacterial prostatitis by taking medication?

Patient's question:

Doctor, how long should I take ciprofloxacin tablets for bacterial prostatitis? I haven't felt frequent urination or urgency for a week, but now it's starting to come back a little.

Doctor's answer:

You mentioned that you have prostatitis and have already taken oral medication, which provided relief after a week but it might have flared up again. It is recommended that for your prostatitis condition, if it is bacterial in nature, you must use a large amount of antibiotics for treatment with the goal of as the foundation. If it constitutes chronic prostatitis, the treatment becomes extremely difficult, and you still need to be dedicated to the treatment. Generally, antibiotics should not exceed half a month. In addition to active treatment, patients with prostatitis also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life, as a positive mood is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.

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