Patient's question:
Does prostatitis require surgery? Is it minimally invasive or open surgery? How much does it cost approximately?Doctor's answer:
If the elderly can consider surgery, while young people are not recommended for surgery, it must have an impact on life. The treatment of prostatitis varies depending on the type. For bacterial prostatitis, the best treatment is a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. For non-bacterial prostatitis, the best treatment is traditional Chinese medicine administered according to a prescribed course. The recommended antibiotics include: levofloxacin, cotrimoxazole (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole), and cephalexin. For traditional Chinese medicine, I recommend Lishengyankang capsules. It is essential to use them according to the prescribed course. Antibiotics should not be used long-term in the same category; switch to a different category after about 2 weeks. Once your inflammation subsides, you can stop taking antibiotics. When symptoms disappear, it is crucial to continue using traditional Chinese medicine for a month to consolidate the treatment and prevent recurrence. During the treatment process, it is important to: drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged sitting or riding, refrain from foods, not smoke or drink alcohol, and maintain a moderate sex life.