Can chronic prostatitis be cured?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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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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Can chronic prostatitis be transmitted to the female partner during intercourse?

There are several types of chronic prostatitis, with nonbacterial prostatitis being the most common clinically. This type of prostatitis is not contagious during sexual activity, so there is no need for concern. However, chronic bacterial prostatitis can potentially be contagious, particularly when caused by Mycoplasma or Chlamydia infections. These pathogens can travel with semen into the female vagina, leading to vaginitis. Therefore, it is best for patients with prostatitis to undergo prostate fluid culture and sensitivity tests to determine the specific type, followed by targeted treatment.

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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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How much water should be drunk daily for chronic prostatitis?

Patients with chronic prostatitis need to drink plenty of water. It is best to maintain a daily water intake of more than 1500 milliliters, preferably drinking warm boiled water. Patients with chronic prostatitis should adhere to a light, easily digestible diet in their daily lives, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from alcohol. Chronic prostatitis requires the cultivation of prostatic fluid bacteria, combined with the results of drug sensitivity tests, to select sensitive antibiotics for treatment. Additionally, patients can take warm water sitz baths every evening and regularly visit the hospital for prostate massages, which can greatly aid in treatment.

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Can chronic prostatitis eat beef?

Patients with chronic prostatitis can eat beef, as it does not aggravate the symptoms of chronic prostatitis or affect its treatment. Patients with chronic prostatitis should mainly avoid spicy and irritating foods, alcohol, and should not hold in urine or sit for long periods. They should also avoid long durations of cycling, motorcycling, or horseback riding. In daily life, they should focus on a light and easily digestible diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of warm plain water.

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

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.