Patient's question:
Pain at the base of the penis, occasional discharge, what's wrong?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a common disease in men. There are many causes of prostatitis, including long-term irritation from standing or sitting for extended periods, excessive smoking, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods, as well as conditions such as excessive foreskin, frequent sexual activity or excessive masturbation, and unclean sexual experiences. The treatment principles can involve the use of antibiotics combined with physical therapy to accelerate drug penetration and achieve rapid treatment goals. The maintenance principles focus on a light, easily digestible diet, consuming more fruits and vegetables while minimizing spicy and irritating foods, quitting smoking and alcohol to reduce the chance of prostate congestion, and maintaining a normal sex life according to individual circumstances—neither indulging excessively nor refraining from sex. Avoid holding urine for long periods and promptly treat urinary and genital infections.