Patient's question:
Got prostatitis for several years. At first, the treatment seemed incomplete, and it never fully recovered. The main symptoms are frequent urination, urgent urination, and sometimes lower back pain. In the past two years, I haven't taken any medication. Yesterday, I had a thorough check-up of my prostatic fluid: phospholipid +3, white blood cells +1, which indicated inflammation. Since I am allergic to penicillin, the doctor prescribed medication and gatifloxacin mesylate. Besides the pain in the front, it is said to be taken for about two weeks. Is it okay to take these medications? My body is generally healthy, and will there be any major side effects?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of prostatitis is complex, especially with chronic prostatitis symptoms showing variability, the causes being obscure and diagnosis difficult. Moreover, medications often struggle to reach the affected area, easily leading to chronic prostatitis that is hard to treat, with frequent relapses. Adopting a treatment method that combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine, along with physical therapy, is recommended. Patients should pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a positive mood to enhance their physical condition and accelerate recovery.