Patient's question:
Grandpa has frequent urination, incomplete urination, and nocturia for five or six years now. He also experiences lower back pain, fatigue, and decreased libido. After a thorough examination, he was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. What are the symptoms of this condition?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis refers to a condition caused by various complex reasons, primarily characterized by urethral irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete urination, as well as chronic pelvic pain. In the elderly, chronic prostatitis is considered, which can lead to frequent urination, difficulty urinating, and painful urination. The best way to diagnose it is through a routine examination of prostatic fluid, including white blood cells and lecithin corpuscles, or through imaging with ultrasound.In daily life, it is important to maintain regular eating and sleeping habits, engage in appropriate exercise, and take walks after meals to enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance. Additionally, avoid overexertion and prevent constipation. Drinking plenty of water and urinating frequently helps in the excretion of prostatic fluid, which also aids in preventing repeated infections.
It is also essential to protect the local area from cold, which helps increase resistance and facilitates the recovery of already congested and edematous tissues.