Patient's question:
I recently feel a strong urge to urinate, and it hurts when I do. My lower abdomen feels very uncomfortable and swollen. My sex life isn't as good as it used to be. The doctor said this might be a symptom of prostatitis, and asked me to get a check-up. The results confirmed it was chronic prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
The main goal of treating chronic prostatitis is to relieve pain, improve urinary symptoms, and enhance quality of life. General treatment involves health education, psychological, and behavioral counseling. You need to abstain from alcohol and avoid spicy and irritating foods; avoid holding urine, prolonged sitting, and pay attention to keeping warm, while strengthening physical exercise. For severe cases, medication may be considered. Commonly used drugs include antibiotics, α-blockers, plant-based preparations, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Other medications also have varying degrees of efficacy in relieving symptoms. Below are some highly professional hospitals recommended for you: Shandong Provincial Police General Hospital, Linyi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and Linyi People's Hospital.