Patient's question:
I've had prostatitis for almost a year, and I've also sought treatment, but it hasn't been effective. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a complex disease involving intricate pathological changes of the prostate caused by multiple complex causes and triggers, involving inflammation, immunity, and neuroendocrine factors, leading to clinical manifestations primarily characterized by urethral irritation symptoms and chronic pelvic pain. The clinical manifestations of prostatitis are diverse, which can include pain and discomfort in the perineum, suprapubic region, groin area, and genital area; urethral symptoms may include a burning sensation during urination, urinary urgency, frequent urination, and painful urination, which may be accompanied by terminal hematuria or purulent urethral discharge; acute infections may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as chills, fever, and fatigue.