Patient's question:
I am a taxi driver. Due to long-term sitting, I have developed prostatitis. Should I have surgery for prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is generally not treated with surgical methods. There are four conventional methods for treating prostatitis:1. Medication: Western medicine primarily serves anti-inflammatory and antibacterial purposes, while traditional Chinese medicine helps promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
2. Physical therapy: Methods include hot water sitz baths, microwave therapy, laser treatment, drug introduction via direct current electricity, magnetic (acupoints), ultrasound, and mechanical vibration.
3. Catheter cleaning: Drugs are poured into a catheter, which is then inserted into the body to clean the prostate.
4. Dietary therapy: Reduce beer consumption, avoid spicy foods, prevent prolonged sitting, abstain from sexual activity too early, and avoid masturbation.
Prostatitis can be cured.