Patient's question:
I have had chronic prostatitis for over a month. I always have frequent urination and feel weak. How can chronic prostatitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes treating diseases with the correct herbs. TCM does not have specific disease classifications. Treatment methods are not just about taking medicine; they also include a series of physical therapies, such as herbal treatment, diet, hot baths, and exercise. Understanding treatment is only a small part of taking care of oneself. The symptoms of prostatitis (including both bacterial and non-bacterial) are described similarly in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon and the theory of cold damage and miscellaneous diseases. They are both within the kidney system. The main treatment method is to tonify the kidneys and Qi, supplemented by herbs. There is a membrane around the prostate, and drugs cannot fully penetrate it. Long-term use of anesthetics and antibiotics can easily lead to resistance. Nowadays, urology departments in hospitals are basically used for making money, so treating this disease is the most scientific approach. It is recommended to warm and tonify the kidneys, eat fruits and vegetables, consume meat, and drink water.