Patient's question:
I had sex last month and felt like I always wanted to urinate. Later in the summer, I noticed my scrotum was very damp. Besides the odor, I had to change my underwear every day. I didn't understand and thought it would get better in a few days, but now it has been a year, and sometimes I still experience symptoms of urinary urgency and frequency. I searched online and found it might be prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is mainly spread through direct urinary tract infection or hematogenous dissemination from other parts of the body. Clinical diagnosis primarily manifests as urinary abnormalities, urethral discharge, mental exhaustion, pain, and other symptoms. If not treated promptly, it may lead to complications such as prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. It is recommended to seek medical attention at a hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Generally, the cost of a prostatitis examination is only a few hundred dollars, but it is essential to go to a reputable hospital for the tests. Prostatitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication treatment. For male patients, it is crucial to visit a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis and consider treatment based on test results. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking and maintain good personal hygiene.