Patient's question:
All symptoms: Pain, numbness, and swelling in the right leg root connecting to the groin area, pain around the entire groin area of the thigh, numbness and aching pain radiating to the back of the thigh. What illness is this? If I go to the hospital, which department should I check? Thank you.Onset time and cause: Approximately 3 days.
Treatment status: Currently taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium dispersible tablets. The doctor said it's prostatitis.
Help needed: What illness is this, and how should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, your current diagnosis should be prostatitis, which is known as kidney deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. You can take Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Jinkui Shenqi Wan orally, along with vitamin E, for a period of treatment. Then, have a prostate ultrasound examination. You can also consider physical therapy, practice abstinence, and undergo surgery if necessary. It is recommended that you pay attention to your diet, consume foods that strengthen the waist and kidneys, and seek detailed examination and treatment at the hospital when needed. The treatment of prostatitis requires a systematic and course-based approach to achieve a complete cure. During the treatment, drink more water, avoid prolonged sitting or riding, eat non-irritating foods, and do not smoke or drink alcohol. Maintain a regular sexual life. It is recommended that you seek treatment at a formal hospital.