Patient's question:
The condition is not very optimistic. Occasionally, I feel a burning sensation during urination and frequent urination. Sometimes, I also experience abdominal distension and pain. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as chronic prostatitis. I have been taking medication, but the effect is not ideal. I would like to consult about what medication can help with chronic prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic prostatitis is primarily caused by acute bacterial infections that are not effectively treated, leading to a chronic condition. It is important to distinguish between bacterial-induced prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. For bacterial-induced prostatitis, the main treatment involves oral antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, macrolides, or quinolones. If the prostatitis is non-bacterial, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine, such as herbs that clear heat, promote diuresis, invigorate blood circulation, and remove blood stasis, for (regulating and treating).