What preparations are needed before visiting a doctor for prostatitis?

Patient's question:

Sometimes urination is not smooth, there is some splitting, a bit weak, I used to have balanitis, the sides of the glans now look a bit blue

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your situation and description, the first diagnostic consideration should be prostatitis. My advice is:
1. A thorough physical examination, preferably with a specialist. For example, check for phimosis or prepuce overgrowth, as balanitis is often caused by phimosis or prepuce overgrowth. Also, examine the size of the testicles, whether there are hard lumps in the epididymis, and whether there is varicocele of the spermatic cord.
2. Routine tests, such as urinalysis and prostatic fluid analysis. These tests are simple and not expensive.
3. Develop good lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking and alcohol, eating less spicy or irritating foods, and consuming more fruits and vegetables. Avoid staying up late, exercise regularly, drink plenty of water, and do not hold urine for too long to maintain urinary tract health. Have appropriate and regular sexual activity.

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