Patient's question:
When I was young, I was quite busy with training and had irregular mealtimes, which made me gain a lot of weight. Now, how come I still got prostatitis at the gym? What is the relationship between exercise and prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is not caused by physical activity but rather by other unhealthy lifestyle habits, primarily characterized by urinary irritation symptoms and chronic pelvic pain. It is a common condition in urology, ranking second among male patients under 50 years old in this field. For example, fatigue from overtime work or holding urine for a long time should be addressed by taking appropriate breaks and light activity, which would be beneficial for the prostate. Diagnosis is based on the patient's medical history, symptoms, digital rectal examination, careful examination of prostatic fluid, and the four-cup test results, among others. Therefore, when diagnosing prostatitis, a comprehensive examination of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as the rectum, is necessary.