Patient's question:
My uncle recently suffered from lower jiao damp-heat symptoms, prostatitis? Does he need surgery? Or can it be treated just by taking medication? He is only 42 years old now, and this condition has been troubling him for a long time, severely interfering with his daily life. His dietary habits also need to change, and he is cautious about eating too spicy foods.Doctor's answer:
The condition of the patient's prostatitis, according to traditional Chinese medicine, is often considered to be related to either lower body damp-heat or kidney deficiency. However, from a Western medical perspective, it is typically classified as either bacterial or non-bacterial prostatitis. In cases where surgery is considered, it must be based on the patient's Western medical test results for speculation. If the prostate is significantly enlarged, surgical treatment may be recommended. However, the specific decision should be made after consulting the patient's attending physician.