Patient's question:
The elderly person at home has prostatitis. Today, they went to the No. 2 Hospital and were told to have surgery in one week. Today, a catheter was inserted, and now they have a slight fever. What caused this, and what should be done? Thank you very much, doctor.Doctor's answer:
It is possible for the elderly to have benign prostatic hyperplasia, as urinary retention may lead to further surgery and treatment if urine reflux occurs. Subsequently, symptoms of fever may reappear, which could be related to catheter-related infections or urinary tract infections. In such cases, it is necessary to actively improve blood culture, urine culture, and other tests. Symptomatic treatment should be administered actively, and after the condition stabilizes, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) should be performed as soon as possible. Prostatitis patients can, while receiving professional treatment, use home remedies as supplementary therapy in daily life. Proper dietary habits should be maintained in daily meals to avoid stimulating foods.