Patient's question:
I went to the hospital and they said it was prostatitis. They examined me and gave me medication, but it didn't seem to work. I then went to Peking Union Medical College Hospital for another check-up. They took blood tests, urine tests, did an ultrasound, and examined prostatic fluid. The results showed prostatitis, orchitis, and bacterial infection, with the condition being moderately severe. After three days of treatment, it has slightly improved.Doctor's answer:
First, don't have any psychological burden—this is the key to treating chronic prostatitis. At least six to seven out of every 10 men have experienced or will experience the disease to some degree. It's not a life-threatening condition, but it can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and more. Prostatitis is like a cold—it doesn't have a "cutting the root" or "not cutting the root" concept. Clinically, if chronic prostatitis doesn't cause any discomfort, medication or other treatments are unnecessary. Just like a cold, if there are no symptoms like sneezing or fever, special treatment isn't needed. So, you should maintain a positive mindset and avoid overthinking.You just mentioned your test results indicate chronic prostatitis, and your discomfort is caused by it. I suggest you start taking the medications you mentioned above and follow up after 2-3 weeks. At the same time, I remind you to visit a regular public hospital for examination and treatment, avoiding unlicensed private or private-run clinics. I advocate a combination of medication and self-regulation in daily diet and lifestyle. I do not recommend other so-called physical treatments like ablation or catheterization. Finally, I wish you a speedy recovery.