Patient's question:
My father is 76 years old this year. Three years ago, he had kidney stones, but later an ultrasound examination showed nothing, so it was left untreated. Last year, a physical examination revealed prostatitis, but he refused to see a doctor, and we didn't take it seriously either. In March of this year, he was hospitalized for pneumonia caused by a cold and also developed shingles, and was found to be anemic. The pneumonia and shingles were treated and he was discharged, but the cause of the anemia was not identified. In October of this year, a physical examination again revealed anemia, with hemoglobin at 89, creatinine at 134, uric acid at 0.55, and urea at 8.00. The doctor diagnosed prostatitis and kidney failure. How should we proceed with urgent treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the symptoms of prostatitis are mild, self-treatment is possible.1. Clarify your understanding of the prostate: The prostate is the intersection of the male urinary and reproductive systems. It is prone to urinary tract infections and recurrence, as well as difficult-to-treat and variable reproductive tract inflammation. Chronic prostatitis is not a sexually transmitted disease, nor is it contagious, and sexual activity does not need to be avoided. Of course, those who have had sexually transmitted diseases are a different matter.
2. Understand the prognosis: The symptoms of chronic prostatitis are complex, primarily local symptoms, psychological burden, and effects on sexuality and fertility. Chronic prostatitis has no direct link to benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer and does not pose a threat to life. It only affects sexuality and fertility and will not prevent marriage or fertility.
3. Adjust your lifestyle: The causes of this disease are mainly infection and congestion. To avoid infection, prevent sexually transmitted diseases, actively treat urethritis, and drink plenty of water. Many factors can cause congestion, such as abnormal sexual activity (masturbation or frequent sexual intercourse, not releasing semen), physical stimulation (cycling, driving, prolonged sitting, holding urine), and dietary irregularities (excessive alcohol consumption, overeating spicy and irritating foods), etc. This disease has a certain occupational nature, such as drivers, desk workers, and chefs. Establish a routine for your rest, diet, sexual activity, and urination, and appropriately combine antibiotics and traditional Chinese medicine oral medication and sitz baths. Choosing a Chinese herbal medicine to take in small doses for a long period may help control the recurrence of chronic prostatitis symptoms. Acute kidney failure and its direct complications can often be successfully treated. Survival rates range from about 50% in patients with multiple organ failure to those who suffer from fluid loss due to bleeding, vomiting, and diarrhea.