Patient's question:
I have chronic prostatitis. The doctor prescribed me the following medication: However, I feel these drugs are too expensive. I wonder if there are any cheaper medications that are still effective. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis primarily manifests with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, perineal pain, discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, and testicular area. There is often a white discharge in the urethra, accompanied by lower back and knee weakness, impotence, 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 sperm." It is classified 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 and the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) to prescribe the appropriate treatment for effective recovery. 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 before bed, until the anus feels warm and slightly taut.
3. In summer, apply cold compresses to the testicles with a damp towel, 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. Each morning, press your hands against your lower back to stimulate kidney blood circulation, ideally 100–1,500 times.