Patient's question:
How to conduct a thorough examination for suspected prostatitis? Annual health check-ups include a prostate ultrasound examination, which has shown no problems, but symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and urine splitting exist. What could be the issue? Should I go to the urology department, the prostate clinic, or the male medicine department?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is characterized by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency to urinate, a feeling of incomplete urination, a sense of fullness or discomfort in the perineum, and pain. Urinalysis typically shows an increase in white blood cells and an increase in phospholipid bodies. For some individuals, in addition to feverish symptoms, anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. Bacterial prostatitis can be treated with macrolides and quinolone drugs, as well as physical therapy such as sitz baths. Follow-up at the local urology department is recommended. For severe cases of prostatitis, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for early treatment. Avoid blindly relying on advertisements for medication, as this may worsen the condition.