Patient's question:
For a long time, I've always felt pain in the lower abdomen when urinating. Each time I can only urinate a little, which is really uncomfortable. My father said it might be prostatitis, and suggested that I should cold compress when I have time. I would like to ask you, for prostatitis, where should I apply the cold compress?Doctor's answer:
Cold compresses are effective for prostatitis. You can place a warm towel on your lower abdomen, perineum, base of the penis, and between your navel and pubic bone. However, the effect of cold compresses will never be very significant. The treatment for prostatitis must address the underlying cause. Excessive foreskin and sexual intercourse are the most common causes. We must have the foreskin removed and give up sexual intercourse as soon as possible. Then you cannot sit for long periods, ride a horse, catch a cold, urinate, eat spicy and irritating foods, or consume Chinese-style wine. Physical therapy can include warm hip baths, prostate massage, etc.