Patient's question:
What are the causes or etiology of prostatitis? What should I do if I have prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
The causes of prostatitis include:1. Acute prostatitis becoming chronic due to severe lesions or inadequate treatment.
2. Chronic prostatitis remaining after acute urinary tract infection; chronic prostatitis caused by posterior urethritis, seminal vesiculitis, or epididymitis.
3. Focal infections in other parts of the body, such as tonsillitis, dental caries, skin, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal tract, allowing bacteria to spread to the prostate via the bloodstream.
4. Proximal lesions affecting the prostate through lymphatic pathways; local exposure to cold in the prostate.
5. Unhealthy sexual habits, such as excessive sexual activity or frequent masturbation.
6. Long-distance cycling, horseback riding, prolonged sitting or squatting positions, pelvic congestion, and stimulating foods (e.g., alcohol, spicy or acidic foods) can lead to blood stasis and trigger prostatitis.
Prostatitis can be effectively treated with a combination of Eastern and Western medicine. In Lianyungang, you can consult experts at Lianyungang Jianguo Hospital.