How to alleviate chronic prostatitis during a flare-up by yourself

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Patients with chronic prostatitis experience recurrent symptoms, primarily including frequent urination, urgency, and a sensation of incomplete emptying, along with a feeling of heaviness and pain in the perineum and anal area. Methods to alleviate these symptoms mainly involve medication, physical therapy, and enhanced daily care. In terms of medication, it is usually necessary to use a combination of antibiotics and drugs that alleviate uncomfortable urination. Physical therapy options can include warm sitz baths, prostate massage, microwave therapy, and shortwave therapy, with rectal medication administration as needed. In terms of daily care, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, quit smoking and drinking, and control the frequency of sexual activity.

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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.)

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Can chronic prostatitis be cured?

Chronic prostatitis is curable and is mainly divided into chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic abacterial prostatitis. For patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis, it is necessary to culture prostatic fluid and perform an antibiotic sensitivity test to identify the pathogen. Then, based on the test results, appropriate sensitive antibiotics are chosen for treatment lasting four to six weeks. On the other hand, abacterial prostatitis is mainly caused by poor lifestyle habits. For this type of prostatitis, it is important to strengthen daily care, pay attention to a light diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Avoid sitting for long periods, holding urine, long drives, staying up late, and overly frequent sexual activity. Developing good lifestyle habits will gradually lead to recovery.

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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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How to treat testicular pain caused by chronic prostatitis?

Chronic prostatitis may cause testicular pain, possibly due to the inflammation spreading from the prostate gland to the testicles, resulting in testicular inflammation. Patients should undergo a color ultrasound examination under the guidance of a doctor to observe the condition of the testicles. After confirmation, treatment can include oral or intravenous administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Additionally, patients should rest in bed, minimize activity, and support the scrotum with soft clothing, which can help reduce testicular swelling and alleviate pain.

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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.