Patient's question:
Patient is male, 73 years old, and previously in good health.Current condition:
1. For the past 2 years, the patient has been experiencing difficulty urinating and has been taking medication to control the inflammation.
2. About 10 days ago, the condition suddenly worsened, and the patient was unable to urinate. They were sent to the hospital, where a urinary catheter was inserted for 10 days.
3. After treatment at the hospital and removal of the catheter, there was no improvement, and the patient also developed lower back pain.
Doctor's answer:
The condition you described may be caused by prostatitis. Treatment primarily involves oral antibiotics, with a course of 4 to 6 weeks. Selective drugs should be chosen, and α-receptor blockers can be used to improve urinary symptoms and pain. Medications such as plant preparations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, and M-receptor blockers may also be used. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, tea, and coffee-containing foods and drinks during daily life.