Patient's question:
I recently found out I have prostatitis and a urinary tract infection.The doctor said it's mostly caused by poor sexual practices.
My wife believes I'm having an affair and wants to divorce me.
How should I explain this?
Thanks!
Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis and urinary tract infections are not the same condition. Generally, prostatitis is characterized by frequent urination, a feeling of incomplete urination, perineal fullness and pain, which can be confirmed through a prostatic fluid examination. Urinary tract infections typically present with symptoms such as urinary pain, urgency, and frequent urination, and can be identified through a urine test.It is recommended to maintain a light diet, get adequate rest, and drink plenty of water. You can have a local hospital examination to confirm the condition and further apply anti-inflammatory medications. For prostatitis, it is best to have a check-up at a local Grade III-A hospital. Chronic prostatitis is difficult to cure and prone to recurrence, especially after alcohol consumption or irregular sexual activity, as well as during colds.
It is advisable to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatments, such as a combination of treatments involving Shengmingy (a traditional Chinese medicine) and antibiotics. You can find a treatment that combines traditional Chinese medicine with antibiotics, which can help prevent recurrence of prostatitis. After treatment, it is important to pay attention to lifestyle adjustments. Treating the disease is relatively easy, but preventing recurrence is not.