Can chronic prostatitis lead to weak ejaculation?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Patients with chronic prostatitis, if left untreated for a long time, may experience weak ejaculation and a series of sexual dysfunctions, such as impotence and premature ejaculation. Therefore, patients with chronic prostatitis should seek timely systemic examination and treatment at local hospitals' urology or andrology departments. Prostatic fluid bacterial culture along with drug sensitivity tests should be conducted. Based on the results, the pathogen and the antibiotics it is sensitive to should be identified. Then, the selected sensitive antibiotics should be used for treatment. Patients must adhere to the treatment plan prescribed by their doctor, take medications on time and in the correct amounts, and regularly return to the hospital for follow-up evaluations.

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Can chronic prostatitis be detected by B-ultrasound?

Chronic prostatitis cannot be detected by ultrasound. Ultrasound can only observe the size of the prostate and whether there are nodules inside the prostate gland, but it cannot diagnose whether a patient has chronic prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis must be diagnosed through routine examination of prostate fluid. Patients can visit the urology department of their local hospital for this examination. The first step involves prostate massage. Through this massage, prostate fluid is extracted from the external opening of the urethra, and then this fluid is tested in the laboratory for diagnosis.

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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.

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Is chronic prostatitis a lifelong disease?

Chronic prostatitis is not a lifelong disease; it can be cured with proper examination and treatment. Patients with chronic prostatitis should not be overly burdened mentally and should actively visit the urology or andrology department of their local hospital for systematic examination. Initially, a bacterial culture of the prostatic fluid should be conducted, along with a drug sensitivity test. By performing prostate massage, prostatic fluid is obtained from the urethral meatus onto a slide, which is then sent for laboratory testing. Based on the results, the pathogen and the antibiotics it is sensitive to are identified, and then the appropriate sensitive antibiotics are selected for the treatment.

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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.

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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.