Chronic prostatitis


Applying heat to the abdomen for chronic prostatitis has what effect?
The primary function of applying heat to the abdomen for patients with chronic prostatitis is that it can accelerate the circulation of blood around the prostate. This facilitates the absorption of inflammatory substances in the prostate and accelerates blood circulation, which is beneficial for the recovery of the condition. The main symptoms of chronic prostatitis are frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Additionally, a small amount of white discharge may flow from the urethral opening after urinating. Due to the lengthy course of chronic prostatitis, treatment can be relatively difficult. In clinical settings, if chronic prostatitis patients have a bacterial infection, antibiotics are generally required. For prostatitis caused by non-bacterial factors, antibiotics are typically not necessary. During treatment, patients can also use a hot towel on the abdomen, take warm sitz baths, or receive prostate massages. These auxiliary methods have a certain therapeutic effect on the recovery of the condition. During treatment, the diet should be light, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and alcohol consumption should be avoided.


How to deal with sexual dysfunction caused by chronic prostatitis?
Chronic prostatitis can cause sexual dysfunction in men, typically leading to premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and anejaculation. Initially, it is important to perform routine examinations of prostate fluid, culture the prostate fluid, and conduct sensitivity testing to antibiotics to clearly determine the type of prostatitis and initiate targeted treatment. If the prostatitis is bacterial, it is necessary to promptly use antibiotics for a regular treatment lasting four to six weeks. Once the inflammation is under control, sexual function will gradually recover. During the treatment period, patients should focus on strengthening physical exercise, boosting their immune system, and maintaining a light diet, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided. If necessary, medications that improve premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction can be used in conjunction with the treatment.


Do you have to take medicine for chronic prostatitis for a lifetime?
Chronic prostatitis generally does not require lifelong medication. Although the course of chronic prostatitis is relatively long and treatment can be more challenging, requiring a longer treatment period, it usually does not necessitate medication for life. For patients with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to collect prostatic fluid for examination to check for bacterial or other pathogenic microbial infections. If signs of infection are present, antibiotic treatment is required, which may last for an extended period. Patients can also complement their treatment with warm sitz baths and prostate massage. For those with severe pain symptoms, pain relief medications can be used symptomatically. Some patients may also experience anxiety symptoms, for which anti-anxiety medications can be appropriately used. Typically, treatment cycles for chronic prostatitis last about two months. If the condition improves, medication can be discontinued.


How to regulate gastrointestinal dysfunction and chronic prostatitis?
Treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction concurrently combined with chronic prostatitis involves adjustments to both gastrointestinal function and chronic prostatitis. For chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to visit the urology department and follow the advice of a urology specialist for appropriate treatment. For gastrointestinal dysfunction, it is advised to consume light, easily digestible foods, and avoid overeating as well as spicy and irritating foods. It is important to consume vitamin-rich fresh vegetables and fruits, maintain regular meal times and quantities, and eat easy-to-digest foods such as millet porridge and thin rice porridge.


Can I drink strong tea during chronic prostatitis?
Patients with chronic prostatitis should avoid drinking strong tea during treatment. They should primarily drink warm boiled water, increase their water intake, urinate frequently, and eat a light, easily digestible diet without consuming spicy or irritating foods. Patients with chronic prostatitis should visit the urology or andrology department of their local hospital for a systematic examination, including bacterial culture of prostate fluid and drug sensitivity tests. Treatment should be based on the results, choosing antibiotics that are effective against the identified pathogen.


Can chronic prostatitis of twenty years be surgically removed?
Chronic prostatitis, which has lasted for twenty years, cannot be removed through surgery. Generally, prostatitis is treated with medication and surgery is not an option. Patients with chronic prostatitis can visit the urology or andrology department of their local hospital for a systematic examination and treatment. The initial step is to conduct a bacterial culture of the prostatic fluid, along with a drug sensitivity test. Based on the results, the pathogen causing the infection is identified, and the antibiotics to which this pathogen is sensitive are determined. Then, treatment proceeds with these sensitive antibiotics. Additionally, patients can take warm water sitz baths every evening and regularly visit the hospital for prostate massages.


Why does ejaculation hurt with chronic prostatitis?
Patients with chronic prostatitis experiencing painful ejaculation mainly results from the presence of the ejaculatory ducts within the prostate. When the prostate is inflamed, it leads to congestion and swelling, which compresses the ejaculatory ducts causing them to narrow. During ejaculation, due to the high pressure of ejaculation, semen passes through these narrowed ducts producing a significant pain sensation. For this condition, active treatment targeting the type of chronic prostatitis is necessary. If it is caused by bacterial infection, prompt antibiotic treatment should be administered regularly. After controlling the inflammation, the congestion and swelling of the prostate will gradually subside, and the symptoms of painful ejaculation will also alleviate. Patients with chronic prostatitis should pay attention to strengthening physical exercise, maintaining a light diet, and controlling the frequency of sexual activity to reduce prostate congestion and swelling.


Is chronic prostatitis secondary infection easy to treat?
Patients with chronic prostatitis who develop secondary infections need to clearly identify the pathogenic bacteria and the corresponding sensitive drugs to facilitate treatment. This can be determined through culturing the prostatic fluid and conducting sensitivity tests. Once the pathogenic bacteria and their sensitive drugs are identified, targeted and rational treatment can generally be more effectively managed. For chronic prostatitis patients, it is crucial to maintain a regular medication schedule and enhance lifestyle care, including eating a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, and regulating the frequency of sexual activity.


Can I occasionally drink a bottle of red wine with chronic prostatitis?
Patients with chronic prostatitis should not drink red wine. Chronic prostatitis has a long course of disease, mainly characterized by frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. After urinating, a small amount of white secretion may drip out. Patients may also experience discomfort or pain in the pubic or perineal area. In some severe cases, there might be a decline in sexual function, manifesting as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Patients with chronic prostatitis generally need to use anti-inflammatory drugs that have a strong ability to penetrate the prostatic capsule, such as erythromycin and doxycycline. During the treatment period, patients should not drink alcohol, sit for long periods, or ride bicycles for an extended time. Treatment can also be complemented with sitz baths and prostate massage. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)


How should chronic prostatitis tinnitus be treated?
Chronic prostatitis with tinnitus primarily requires treatment targeting chronic prostatitis, which can be divided into chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. Treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis generally involves using antibiotics to control the infection. For patients with chronic prostatitis, antibiotics that can penetrate the prostate capsule, such as erythromycin or doxycycline, are needed, and the treatment usually lasts for a relatively long time. Additionally, warm water sitz baths or prostate massage can be used to aid treatment. Patients with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, as there is no bacterial infection, may not need antibiotic treatment. However, if patients experience pain, analgesics can be used for symptomatic treatment. For patients with a longer duration of illness and anxiety, anxiety treatment is also necessary. Warm water sitz baths or prostate massage can also be used to aid treatment.