Patient's question:
Six months ago, I developed prostatitis. After undergoing various treatments, I now feel no discomfort (Prostatic fluid test: Leukocytes +, Sphingolipid bodies+++Doctor's answer:
Chronic prostatitis is a common and frequently occurring disease among middle-aged and young men. Due to its complex etiology, various pathogens can trigger early, mild, and multiple reactions such as frequent urination, urinary burning, cloudy urine, incomplete urination, and hesitancy to urinate. As the disease progresses and is exposed to various adverse triggers, immune function declines, leading to symptoms such as lower abdominal and perineal pain, excessive sweating, lower back pain, leg weakness, and even infertility. Currently, there are numerous methods for treating chronic prostatitis. Some patients, after treatment, see their white blood cell count in prostatic fluid drop to normal levels, and bacterial cultures turn from positive to negative, yet their subjective symptoms do not improve, leaving them still worried. Others give up treatment as soon as their condition shows slight improvement, which is also the reason why chronic prostatitis is truly difficult to treat. The treatment course for chronic prostatitis is relatively long, generally requiring about 20-40 days to control symptoms and alleviate the disease.