Patient's question:
I'm only 23 this year, but lately I've been feeling the need to urinate frequently at night, and it's also happening during the day. My colleague even jokingly asked if I might have prostatitis. I've also read news reports saying that prostatitis is showing a trend of affecting younger people, and it can also affect future fertility.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate caused by specific and non-specific infections, leading to systemic or local symptoms. Prostatitis can be divided into non-specific bacterial prostatitis, idiopathic bacterial prostatitis (also known as prostatodynia), specific prostatitis (caused by pathogens such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, fungi, parasites, etc.), non-specific granulomatous prostatitis, prostatitis caused by other pathogens (such as viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc.), prostatodynia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatalgia. Additionally, during the treatment of prostatitis, the patient's dietary condition and care are also very important. Patients must pay attention to their diet and eat more light foods to avoid unnecessary harm. It is hoped that the above answer can assist you.