Patient's question:
What should I do if I have prostatitis? What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the first step when suffering from prostatitis is to determine the type of prostatitis. Generally, it is classified as acute or chronic prostatitis. In clinical practice, prostatitis is further divided based on etiology and pathology into acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, acute and chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, as well as chronic refractory prostatitis, among others. Therefore, in treatment, personalized approaches must be tailored to the specific etiology and pathology for different types of prostatitis.Prostatitis can cause distressing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, difficulty urinating, nocturia, perineal tenderness, and pain, which can significantly disrupt daily life and work, causing inconvenience and suffering to patients. Prostatitis is also prone to lead to premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, hematospermia, decreased libido, impotence, and loss of sexual function. Since prostatic fluid, secreted by the prostate, is a vital component of semen, prostatitis can also result in male infertility. Therefore, it is crucial to seek timely treatment after a diagnosis of prostatitis.
We strongly advise you to visit a regular hospital for examination as soon as possible. Regarding prostate health, we have summarized eight key measures, hoping to draw the attention of all male friends. These measures can help prevent prostatitis and complement its treatment effectively.
1. Check if the foreskin is excessively long. If it is, undergo circumcision early to prevent bacteria from accumulating and entering the urethra, which could lead to prostatitis.
2. Engage in moderate exercise. Avoid prolonged horseback riding, cycling, or sitting for long periods. Office workers should stand up and move around every 1–2 hours to reduce prostate congestion.
3. Develop the habit of urinating promptly, as holding urine can cause it to reflux into the prostate.
4. Avoid prolonged sitting or cycling to prevent poor blood flow in the prostate.
5. Pay attention to self-care, strengthen physical exercise, prevent colds, and promptly treat chronic infections in other parts of the body to prevent bacteria from entering the prostate via the bloodstream.
6. Maintain cleanliness. The scrotum of males has high elasticity and secretes a significant amount of sweat. Additionally, poor ventilation in the genital area makes it prone to accumulating dirt, allowing bacteria to easily invade. This can lead to prostatitis, prostate enlargement, and decreased sexual function. If neglected, it may even pose serious risks.
7. Dietary care
(1) Avoid drinking strong alcohol, consuming spicy, greasy foods, or excessive coffee, citrus fruits, or juices. Also, limit refined sugar and flour.
(2) Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and soy products. Consume honey to maintain smooth bowel movements, and moderately eat beef and eggs.
(3) Consume seed-based foods such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds daily, in any quantity.
(4) Cook green beans into porridge and eat it chilled as desired. This is especially beneficial for those with heat in the bladder, difficulty urinating, or painful urination.
(5) Do not reduce water intake due to frequent urination. Drinking more water can dilute urine.
Finally, we wish you good health!