Patient's question:
How can diet be used to treat chronic prostatitis? I have had this condition for more than a year. I usually dislike eating many foods like goji berries and Chinese yam. After eating them, I feel that they really do me some good for this disease, so I still want to ask if dietary therapy is effective?Doctor's answer:
Adjusting diet to alleviate prostatic inflammation can be challenging. The main issue is the high content of lycopene in many foods, such as tomatoes, which are rich in vitamin C and can provide some help. Additionally, foods high in trace elements like zinc and selenium are beneficial. It is advisable to minimize the intake of greasy, spicy, and cold foods. If there is prostatic hyperplasia, it is related to a decline in male hormones, and many soy-based foods, such as soy milk, can be helpful. It is best to avoid spicy and overly greasy foods. It is also important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, avoid prolonged sitting, and not hold in urine.