Can moxibustion treat prostatitis?

Written by Zhang Shu Kun

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on April 05, 2025

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Actually, moxibustion is not very effective in treating prostatitis.

Because moxibustion is a long-term treatment method and cannot achieve effective treatment within a short period. Prompt treatment is necessary for prostatic fluid because slow treatment can lead to chronic prostatitis, which is difficult to cure.

It is recommended to first take medications in a timely manner and then use acupuncture in combination with other treatments to effectively speed up the healing process. Prostatitis is mainly caused by not maintaining cleanliness in the private area, frequent masturbation, excessive sexual activity, etc. Therefore, it is essential to pay more attention in daily life.

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Prostatitis: Diagnosis Methods

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How to determine if you have prostatitis

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Can you have sexual intercourse with prostatitis?

Whether patients with prostatitis can have sexual intercourse depends on the type of prostatitis. Prostatitis includes acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Acute prostatitis has a sudden onset and typically presents with more pronounced clinical symptoms, especially pain and discomfort in the perineal and lower abdominal areas. It also causes the swollen prostate to compress the urethra, leading to difficulty in urination. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for patients with acute prostatitis to have sexual intercourse, as it can exacerbate symptoms and hinder recovery. Chronic prostatitis has a longer course and milder symptoms. Patients with chronic prostatitis can generally have sexual intercourse, but it is not recommended for those with severe symptoms.