Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling completely exhausted and experiencing discomfort during urination. I've had recurring symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Sometimes, I feel a stinging sensation in the perineum. During sexual intercourse with my newlywed wife, I always feel weak and unable to perform, and I also experience pain in my penis during ejaculation. When I went to the hospital, the doctor told me I have prostatitis. I feel very confused and bewildered—why would I get this disease at such a young age?Doctor's answer:
The causes of prostatitis include prolonged sitting or cycling, poor hygiene of the private parts, excessive sexual activity or intercourse, excessive alcohol consumption, and a diet high in spicy foods, among others. Currently, there is no specific medication for prostatitis, and it cannot be cured in one or two days. The methods and medications that claim to cure prostatitis mostly fail to do so. Some hospitals use instruments and physical therapy for treatment, but these methods also cannot cure prostatitis and are very expensive.