Patient's question:
I have chronic prostatitis, and it's non-bacterial because the bacterial culture came back negative. I've had the bacterial culture done several times, and there are no issues with mycoplasma or chlamydia. The doctor said it was caused by damp-heat accumulation, but now it has become chronic.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland caused by various complex causes and triggers, involving intricate pathological changes such as autoimmune and neuroendocrine factors, leading to a disease primarily characterized by urinary stimulation symptoms and chronic pelvic pain. The most commonly used medications include antibiotics, α-adrenergic blockers, herbal preparations, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Other medications also have varying degrees of efficacy in alleviating symptoms. In addition to treating prostatitis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life.