Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: For the past two years, my scrotum has been wet, and there is a lingering sensation after urination. Recently, a prostate fluid test showed only 1+ result, confirming the diagnosis of prostatitis. I would like to ask the expert: How did I get this condition? What should I pay attention to in daily life? The day before the symptoms worsened, I visited a bathhouse. Could I have been infected with sexually transmitted diseases or other bacteria?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Chronic prostatitis is a common and frequently occurring disease among adult males. Whether in large, reputable hospitals or small private clinics, effective treatments are lacking. For chronic prostatitis with mild symptoms, there is no significant difference between treatment and waiting, but patients still urgently seek treatment. Therefore, the focus should shift from addressing the "disease" to addressing the "person." The patient's self-care and understanding of chronic prostatitis are particularly important.1. Clarify the understanding: 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 system 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 burdens, 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 also only affects sexuality and fertility, not preventing marriage or the ability to have children.
3. Adjust lifestyle: The causes of this disease are mainly infection and congestion. To prevent infection, it is necessary to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and actively treat urethritis while drinking plenty of water. Many factors can cause congestion, such as abnormal sexual activity (masturbation or frequent intercourse with retention of semen), physical stimuli (cycling, driving, prolonged sitting, holding urine), and dietary imbalances (excessive alcohol consumption, overeating spicy and irritating foods). This disease has a certain occupational nature, such as for drivers, office workers, and chefs. It should be bu