What department should I go to for prostatitis?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Prostatitis commonly occurs in young males. After the onset of prostatitis, patients generally exhibit symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. Some patients may also experience heaviness and pain in the perineal and anal region. It is important to timely visit the urology department of a hospital, where diagnosis can be confirmed through routine examination of prostate fluid, culture and antibiogram of prostate fluid, prostate ultrasonography, and even digital rectal examination of the prostate. Treatment should be based on the results of these examinations. If the prostatitis is bacterial, sensitive antibiotics should be used for regular treatment. If the patient has significant urinary discomfort, medications that improve urinary symptoms can be added to the treatment. If the patient also experiences significant pelvic pain, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications can be considered. (Please take medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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.

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What are the symptoms of prostatitis?

Prostatitis is generally divided into acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Acute prostatitis mainly manifests as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. Patients will also experience pain and discomfort in the perineal area and the suprapubic area. Due to the swelling of the prostate gland in acute prostatitis patients, it compresses the urethra, causing difficulty urinating, thinning of the urine stream, and even an inability to urinate. Some patients may also experience fever. Chronic prostatitis has a longer course and also presents with symptoms of frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. After urinating, patients may notice a white discharge from the urethral opening, and they may also experience pain and discomfort in the perineal area and the suprapubic area. Some patients may also experience sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or frequent nocturnal emissions.

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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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Can fire therapy cure prostatitis?

Fire therapy actually cannot effectively treat prostatitis, but it can help alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis. For the treatment of prostatitis, it is still necessary to first alleviate and improve the condition by taking medication, and conduct medication treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Do not blindly use medications to avoid worsening the condition. It is important to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to expel some toxins through urine and prevent urinary tract infections. It is suggested to engage in an appropriate amount of physical exercise regularly to increase the body's resistance and improve the symptoms of the disease.

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How is prostatitis treated?

Prostatitis is divided into acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Acute prostatitis is generally caused by bacterial infection of the prostate, so antibiotics are needed to control the infection. Additionally, patients with acute prostatitis often experience pain and fever, thus requiring antipyretic analgesics for symptomatic treatment. Chronic prostatitis has a longer duration and is divided into bacterial prostatitis and nonbacterial prostatitis. Bacterial prostatitis generally requires treatment with antibiotics, and those that can penetrate the prostate capsule are preferred. Patients with chronic prostatitis can also benefit from warm sitz baths and prostate massage as auxiliary treatments. During treatment, the diet should be light, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, avoiding prolonged sitting, and abstaining from alcohol.