Patient's question:
Yesterday after playing sports, I woke up two or three times during the night. My buttocks felt tight again, and there was discomfort below the left testicle, with a slight feeling of needing to urinate. I felt uncomfortable all night, mainly because the area from the left testicle to the anus was uncomfortable. I had a thorough check-up at the hospital and was told I have some prostatitis. I've been taking prostatitis medication for a week, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. If it was a strain, it would hurt, but it doesn't—it just feels like it's always blocked. I'm wondering if the discomfort is caused by the prostatitis or if there's something else wrong?Doctor's answer:
First, don't get overly anxious—relaxing your mindset is important. It's nothing serious, just a bit of muscle strain. You're still young, so take it easy for a while. Pay attention to hygiene, change your underwear frequently, stay clean, avoid frequent sexual activity, drink more plain water, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. It will gradually get better, so don't worry! Prostatitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it's prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to symptoms. Additionally, patients need to follow a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.