Patient's question:
I had epididymitis a few years ago. I don't know if it was due to incomplete treatment or other reasons, but it later developed into prostatitis. Now the main symptoms are frequent urination and very short sexual activity, lasting only one or two minutes. The most concerning issue is whether it will affect fertility. How can prostatitis be effectively treated?Doctor's answer:
In treatment, once a clinical diagnosis or blood and urine culture results are obtained, antibiotics should be administered first. Initially, antibiotics are given intravenously, and once the patient's fever and other symptoms improve, oral medications can be used. For acute bacterial prostatitis with urinary retention, suprapubic bladder puncture and drainage or catheterization can be employed. If an abscess forms, options include transrectal ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, transurethral incision of the prostatic abscess, or perineal puncture drainage. Additionally, patients should abstain from alcohol, avoid spicy and irritating foods; avoid holding urine and prolonged sitting, pay attention to keeping warm, and enhance physical exercise. As long as medication and care are combined, prostatitis will improve quickly.