Patient's question:
Doctor, I heard that if prostatitis is not treated or not properly cared for, it can lead to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and if BPH persists for a long time, it can develop into prostate cancer. Is this true? Besides, BPH is often considered a disease of the elderly. If a teenager has prostatitis, will it gradually lead to cancer? Does prostatitis always present with symptoms like frequent urination and urgency? Regarding prostatitis, do symptoms like frequent urination and urgency always occur?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is primarily spread through urinary tract infections directly, hematogenous dissemination from other parts of the body, and various factors that cause prostatitis to flush blood, such as excessive alcohol consumption, prolonged sexual stimulation, prolonged sitting, tight clothing, and perineal injury, etc. These are also contributing causes of prostatitis. Clinical manifestations mainly include urinary abnormalities, urethral discharge, mental exhaustion, pain, etc. If not treated in time, it may lead to symptoms such as prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. It is recommended to go to the hospital for thorough examination and diagnosis, and targeted treatment after confirming the diagnosis. Prostatitis can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to dietary issues, with a focus on light and nutritious foods, so that patients with prostatitis can receive professional treatment.