Patient's question:
Doctor, hello:My father is 60 years old. He currently has prostate issues and is unable to urinate. What kind of medicine should he take, or what should he do? What precautions should be noted? Please help me. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is primarily characterized by symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, dysuria, perineal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and testicular area. There is often a white discharge in the urethra, accompanied by lower back pain, limpness, premature ejaculation, and even hematuria or hematospermia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it falls under the categories of "heat-dampness obstruction," "exertion-induced stranguria," and "cloudy semen." It is further divided into conditions such as "heat-dampness stagnation," "yin deficiency with fire effulgence," "insufficient kidney yang," and "blood and Qi stagnation."However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You should consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital, combining clinical observations with the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) to prescribe the appropriate medication for effective treatment. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Self-Treatment Plan:
1. Massage the sides of the urethra for 15–20 minutes daily, adjusting the intensity to your comfort level.
2. Perform anal contraction exercises while standing, 50–100 times each morning and evening, until you feel aching or warmth in the anus.
3. In summer, apply a cold compress with a damp towel to the testicles, 2–3 times per night, until the testicles contract fully.
4. Completely relax your mental stress.
5. Engage in morning exercises daily, such as jogging for 10–15 minutes, until you sweat slightly.
6. Clasp your hands around your waist each morning to stimulate kidney blood circulation, ideally 100–1,500 times.