Patient's question:
I get erect as soon as I see a beautiful girl or scenes related to sex, but these images lose their effect after leaving my sight and I become soft after a while. I have been masturbating for several years. Is this related to it? I have been to the hospital for check-ups and was diagnosed with prostatitis. How should I treat it? Thank you, I am also afraid of choosing the wrong hospital, which might affect my life in the future. Thank you very much! Can prostatitis be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hello, treatment should be based on the specific condition. I suggest you go to the hospital for further examination. Prostatitis, a common and prevalent male disease, is currently not fully understood in terms of its causes or etiology. Additionally, due to its unique anatomical structure and its high incidence among individuals with frequent sexual activity, among other factors, treating it is not easy. In daily life, it is common to see patients with prostatitis who have undergone multiple treatments without achieving a complete cure. In fact, with the continuous advancement of medicine, many methods have shown significant therapeutic effects in treating prostatitis. As long as patients maintain confidence in overcoming the disease and work closely with their doctors, they can be cured of prostatitis and start a new life.Common symptoms of prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis exhibits diverse symptoms, varying in severity. Some patients may experience no symptoms at all, while others may feel discomfort all over. Common symptoms can be broadly categorized as follows:
1. Urinary discomfort: This may include bladder irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, a burning sensation or pain during urination that radiates to the head of the penis. In the morning, the urethral opening may have mucus-like secretions, and difficulty urinating may also occur.
2. Local symptoms: A sense of heaviness or discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus. This pain may worsen when squatting, defecating, or sitting for long periods on chairs or benches.
3. Radiating pain: The pain from chronic prostatitis is not limited to the urethra and perineum but can also radiate to nearby areas, with lower back pain being the most common. Additionally, the penis, spermatic cord, testicles, scrotum, lower abdomen, inguinal region (inner thigh), thighs, and rectum may also be affected. It should be noted that the lower back pain caused by chronic prostatitis is located in the lower lumbar region, which can be easily confused with lower back pain caused by musculoskeletal issues such as myofascial pain or lumbar muscle strain. However, the latter is often closer to the waistband area and is higher in position compared to prostatitis-induced lower back pain, making it distinguishable.
4. Sexual dysfunction: Chronic prostatitis can lead to decreased libido, painful ejaculation, premature ejaculation, and affect semen quality. It may also cause white discharge from the urethral opening after urination or defecation. If combined with seminal vesiculitis, hematospermia may occur.
5. Other symptoms: Chronic prostatitis may be accompanied by neurosis, manifesting as fatigue, dizziness, and insomnia. Prolonged and persistent prostatitis can even trigger systemic allergic reactions, leading to conditions such as conjunctivitis and arthritis.
Prostatitis patients should also pay special attention to the following dietary points:
(1) Avoid drinking strong alcohol, consume less spicy, greasy, and sweet foods, limit coffee intake, and reduce the consumption of highly acidic foods such as citrus and orange juice. Also, consume less refined sugar and white flour.
(2) Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and soy products. Consume honey to maintain regular bowel movements, and moderately eat beef and eggs.
(3) Include seed-based foods in your diet, such as pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, and consume them daily in any quantity.
(4) Cook green beans until they are soft and serve them as porridge. After cooling, they can be eaten freely. This is particularly suitable for those with heat in the bladder and difficulty urinating.
(5) Do not reduce water intake due to frequent urination. Drinking more water can dilute urine, preventing urinary tract infections and the formation of bladder stones. It is best to drink cool boiled water and limit the consumption of strong tea.