Symptoms of damp-heat prostatitis

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on December 28, 2024
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Damp-heat type prostatitis is characterized by varying degrees of frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Additionally, at the end of urination or when straining during a bowel movement, a milky or turbid secretion may be discharged. This may also be accompanied by painful ejaculation and premature ejaculation. Therefore, if these symptoms occur, timely treatment is necessary. Treatment can be achieved through taking certain medications. It is also important to maintain personal hygiene, regularly clean and change clothing. Clothing should be sun-dried to effectively kill bacteria and prevent some diseases. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Is frequent urination alone prostatitis?

Frequent urination is just a symptom of urinary irritation, and there are many causes of frequent urination. Prostatitis is just one of the causes. Additionally, infections in the urinary system, such as urethritis, or the presence of stones or tumors in the bladder, can also lead to symptoms of frequent urination. Therefore, after experiencing frequent urination, it is essential to first visit the urology department at a hospital for routine urine tests and an ultrasonic scan of the urinary system. If necessary, conduct routine examinations of prostate fluid to identify the specific cause of the frequent urination. If it is due to a urinary tract infection, it is crucial to use antibiotics promptly. If it is caused by stones or tumors in the urethra, surgical treatment may be required in a timely manner.

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Does prostatitis affect sexual life?

After suffering from prostatitis, it will indeed impact male sexual function. Patients with prostatitis need to undergo routine prostate fluid examinations to confirm the diagnosis. If there is a significant decrease in lecithin bodies, most patients will experience premature ejaculation or even erectile dysfunction. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary if diagnosed with prostatitis. Patients with prostatitis should not have sex too frequently; it is suggested to have sexual activities about once every three days. Having sex too frequently can easily exacerbate the symptoms of prostatitis. During the treatment period for prostatitis, it is also important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and stimulating foods.

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Prostatitis is caused by what?

The occurrence of prostatitis is mainly due to infections of the prostate or some non-infectious factors. Infectious factors are primarily due to previously untreated conditions such as urethritis or seminal vesiculitis. Bacteria spread along the urinary and reproductive tracts to the prostate, causing infection. Non-infectious factors mainly include poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged sitting, holding urine, long-distance driving, long periods of cycling, frequent sexual activity, and long-term alcohol consumption. Prostatitis is also related to some endocrine diseases or psychological factors. After developing prostatitis, patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, and a sense of weighty pain in the perineum, anal region, and lower abdomen. It is important to visit a hospital's urology department for a detailed examination and targeted treatment.

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What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis commonly occurs in young males, with various causes, the most common being bacterial infection. If it is bacterial prostatitis caused by bacterial infection, it is often seen in patients who previously suffered from urethritis, seminal vesiculitis, etc., and did not receive timely treatment. The bacteria spread along the reproductive tract to the prostate, causing prostatitis. Additionally, patients with long-term indwelling catheters are also prone to acute prostatitis. Furthermore, prostatic needle biopsies can lead to the condition. Nonbacterial prostatitis is mostly caused by poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged alcohol consumption, sitting for long periods, holding urine, long-term driving, long-term cycling, and staying up late, all of which can lead to nonbacterial prostatitis.

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Does prostatitis affect pregnancy?

When a man has prostatitis, it can affect the normal chances of a woman becoming pregnant. This is because prostatitis often affects the quality of sperm, leading to conditions such as oligospermia, asthenospermia, and failure of sperm to liquefy. It is advisable to go to the hospital for an examination to determine the specific severity of the condition, and under the guidance of a doctor, medication can be used for treatment. Additionally, it is important to develop good living habits, avoid overwork, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid staying up late. Eating foods rich in zinc can help improve the quality of sperm.