Patient's question:
I usually pay attention to medicinal diets, especially I have a strong aversion to antibiotics because I think they have many side effects. Last week, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and was told that I have some prostatitis. I don't want to use Western medicine and prefer to regulate it with traditional Chinese medicine. So, how long does it take to treat prostatitis with traditional Chinese medicine, and what is the approximate cost?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a relatively common inflammation in men. If you don't want to use Western medicine for treatment, you can consider traditional Chinese medicine regulation. However, it's also important to know that prostatitis is a chronic condition. Although the effects of traditional Chinese medicine are quite good, the efficacy of the medicine is generally slow. The treatment usually requires more than two months of medication. If the medication period is too short, it won't be possible to achieve the desired therapeutic effects. During the medication period, it's still necessary to pay attention to dietary and lifestyle adjustments to support the treatment. Drink more water, urinate frequently, avoid prolonged sitting, and don't hold in urine. In terms of cost, it is generally between a few thousand yuan, but the exact amount cannot be confirmed, as everyone's physical condition is different.