Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to consult about whether it's okay to smoke while having prostatitis. Recently, I developed prostatitis, and the doctor advised me to rest and take care of my health. However, I have been a heavy smoker for decades, and it's really difficult for me to suddenly quit smoking. So, I want to ask if this condition is significantly related to smoking? Would focusing on smoking help alleviate the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is best not to focus on smoking. Smoking and drinking beer can both alleviate prostatitis, and they will also affect drug treatment, resulting in relatively poorer effects. If your prostatitis condition is already quite severe, then in order to prevent further worsening and alleviate the condition, it is necessary to quit smoking and drinking, and to cooperate with prostate massage, warm water sitz baths, and combine medication for treatment.