Patient's question:
What are the causes or etiology of prostatitis?What are the symptoms of chronic prostatitis?
What kind of medicine should be taken for prostatitis?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The risk factors for prostatitis include: poor hygiene, irregular lifestyle, excessive sexual activity, overfatigue, excessive alcohol consumption, the use of irritating foods, mental stress, the indiscriminate use of aphrodisiacs, long-distance driving, and excessive masturbation, etc. Chronic prostatitis has diverse symptoms, varying in severity. Some may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience general discomfort. Common symptoms include: urinary discomfort: frequent urination, urgent urination, a burning sensation in the urethra during urination, pain. Radiating to the head of the penis, difficulty urinating, hesitancy to urinate, discomfort in the posterior urethra, perineum, and anus, and white discharge during urination. Radiating pain, sexual dysfunction, and some may be accompanied by neurasthenia. Rectal examination, blood and urine tests, prostatic fluid tests, cultures if necessary, and ultrasound can be performed. Treatment involves selecting sensitive medications based on the nature of prostatitis, combined with physical therapy: such as microwave therapy, shortwave therapy, and interventional prostatic ablation, etc.