Patient's question:
I previously had prostatitis and went to the hospital for treatment, which has now been completely cured. However, later on, it frequently flared up, with episodes occurring every few months or once a year. I don’t know why this is happening, and I’ve also been very careful in my daily life. I love eating pumpkin seeds and a friend told me that pumpkin seeds can cause prostatitis. Could you please tell me if there is a connection between pumpkin seeds and prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is generally considered to be caused by urinary tract infections and has no relevance to pumpkin seeds. Usually, if you do not pay attention to maintaining cleanliness and dryness in the lower body, there is a possibility of recurring prostatitis. Additionally, prolonged standing or sitting for long periods can also lead to it. In such cases, it is important to rest more and take appropriate anti-inflammatory medications orally. In other words, there is no significant need to worry or seek solutions, and it will gradually improve.