Patient's question:
For many days, I haven't been feeling well. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said I have prostatitis. How should I treat it?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis has a long course and is difficult to treat. A combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can be adopted. Drug-based symptomatic treatment should be the foundation, and appropriate massage can enhance prostatic duct emptying and increase local drug concentration, thereby alleviating symptoms of chronic prostatitis. In severe cases, surgical treatment may be necessary. Prostatitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to seek diagnosis from professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to quit smoking and drinking and maintain good personal hygiene.