Patient's question:
Is there any good folk remedy for treating prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis can be caused by various factors such as irregular sexual activity, prolonged sitting, excessive alcohol consumption, greasy and spicy foods, chronic urinary retention, urinary tract infections, and mental stress. Once it recurs, it can make subsequent treatment more difficult. Therefore, only by adhering to long-term treatment according to the prescribed course can one alleviate symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and nocturia, making the medication effective. For bacterial prostatitis, the best approach is antibiotic treatment. Simply taking traditional Chinese medicine is not sufficient; one should choose a sensitive antibiotic. It is also important to drink plenty of water, quit smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and avoid prolonged sitting. During acute episodes, sexual activity should be avoided.