Patient's question:
My husband started feeling pain during urination and occasional lower abdominal pain a few weeks ago. Gradually, his urinary frequency increased. He also felt weak during sex and had discomfort during ejaculation. After researching his symptoms, he suspects it might be seminal vesiculitis. He's very troubled but too embarrassed to go to the health center.Doctor's answer:
Clinically, the following methods are commonly used to treat seminal vesiculitis:Symptomatic Treatment: This primarily refers to treating the symptom of blood in the semen observed in patients with seminal vesiculitis.
Anti-inflammatory Treatment: Under the guidance of a doctor, seminal vesiculitis patients can undergo anti-inflammatory treatment. After the symptoms completely subside, medication should be continued for 1 to 4 weeks to consolidate the therapeutic effect.
Local Treatment:
1. A 1‰ berberine solution (20 mL) can be used for enema administration after the patient’s bowel movement.
2. A 1% berberine solution can be used to moisten gauze, which is then placed over the perineum of the seminal vesiculitis patient. The anode of a direct current therapeutic device should be connected to the gauze, while the cathode is connected to the patient’s pubic bone for electrotherapy. Each session should last about 20 minutes, performed once daily, until recovery.
3. The seminal vesiculitis patient can sit in warm water (42°C) or apply heat to the perineum. These three methods can improve blood circulation in the perineum of seminal vesiculitis patients, aiding in the resolution of inflammation.