Patient's question:
I heard that drinking milk can cause prostatitis in men, so what about yogurt? If drinking yogurt won't cause it, will drinking too much affect the condition of chronic prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Researchers in Philadelphia, USA, have confirmed through nearly a decade of epidemiological research that a high intake of dairy products increases the risk of prostate cancer recurrence in men. Domestic studies have also found a significant correlation between milk consumption and the incidence of prostate cancer, possibly due to the higher estrogen content in certain brands of milk. Therefore, to care for the prostate, men should consume milk moderately and not treat it as a beverage. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to a balanced diet and consider eating more tomatoes daily. Yogurt can be consumed during the treatment of prostatitis. It should not have any adverse effects. It is best to avoid other spicy and irritating foods, and quitting smoking and alcohol is advisable. For patients, if the condition of prostatitis is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be initiated with appropriate medication, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of prostatitis. Additionally, patients need to maintain a proper diet and always...