Patient's question:
Hello. I have been waking up to use the restroom once every night for the past year (which was not necessary before). In the last one to two months, after a thorough check, I was found to have mycoplasma infection and prostatitis. After taking medication, the mycoplasma test has turned negative. However, the symptoms have persisted, and recently I've been experiencing frequent urination and discomfort in the left lower back. I have been taking the medication prescribed by the doctor (Figure 3), which has improved the condition significantly. Figure 1 is a follow-up test (the first drop of urine could not be obtained through prostatic massage). The follow-up doctor prescribed the same medication (Figure 3) again, but I wanted to ask if it is not recommended to use the medication for less than two weeks (he prescribed two more weeks after I had already taken two weeks). I was already feeling better, but last night I ate something spicy and had to use the restroom twice during the night. Hello doctor, should I continue with the same medication or switch to something else?Doctor's answer:
These medications can still be used for treatment. Some drugs have weaker permeability in the later stages. It is recommended that you drink more plain water, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and avoid smoking, drinking beer, or working overtime. You can switch to alternative medications. Prostate conditions can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to the specific symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid sitting or riding for long periods and pay more attention to personal hygiene.