Patient's question:
I have been suffering from prostatitis for several years. I have been to many places for treatment, but it hasn't been very effective. It has had a significant impact on my life. I would like to know how chronic prostatitis is treated with traditional Chinese medicine.Doctor's answer:
The etiology of prostatitis is complex, especially when it comes to the symptoms of chronic prostatitis, which are diverse and obscure, making diagnosis difficult. Moreover, drugs often struggle to reach the affected area, easily leading to chronic prostatitis that is hard to treat, with frequent relapses. Adopting a combined treatment approach that integrates traditional Chinese and Western medicine, along with physical therapy, can yield satisfactory clinical outcomes. This involves determining the most sensitive medications based on test results and the nature of the prostatitis, administering them in adequate doses and following prescribed courses, while also selectively combining physical methods such as microwave therapy, shortwave therapy, guided fusion, multifunctional therapy, and injection. It is recommended to seek follow-up treatment at a specialized urological hospital's prostatitis department promptly to identify the specific cause, enabling targeted treatment. Prostatitis is a condition that is not easily cured.