Patient's question:
A while ago, I went to the hospital for a health check-up. Then the doctor said it was prostatitis and prescribed some Western medicine for me to take. However, I wasn't too confident, so I found an experienced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner who prescribed some Chinese herbal medicine for me. Now, I have been taking a combination of Western and Chinese medicine for a period of time. After stopping the Western medicine, I feel pain. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
As the saying goes, "all medicines have side effects." Therefore, the side effects that patients worry about generally do exist. However, it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons based on the patient's detailed examination results when prescribing medication. For patients with prostatitis, it is usually classified as either bacterial or non-bacterial. Please refer to your prostatic fluid routine examination for specifics. In addition to a careful examination of the prostate ultrasound, it is best to follow the doctor's advice for treatment. Regulating physical and mental health, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity are important.