Patient's question:
Does masturbation cause prostatitis? I'm 18 years old, and I've had a masturbation history for about six years. It's very frequent, almost once a day. A long time ago, I experienced a split in my urinary stream. Recently, my erection has become weak, but it improves after a few days without masturbation, then it recurs. Now, I have a split in my urinary stream, lower back pain, lower abdominal pain, and discomfort after masturbation. Could this be prostatitis? Can it heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, masturbation is similar to sexual activity, and excessive frequency is not advisable either. It can also cause excessive congestion of the prostate gland, leading to discomfort in the lower abdomen.Advice: I suggest you control your masturbation. You can start by reducing the frequency, spending more time outdoors, and less time alone indoors. Over time, your urges will gradually diminish. Excessive masturbation or sexual activity is taxing on the body. However, since you are still young, appropriate exercise will help you recover gradually.