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 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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Can chronic prostatitis be treated with surgery if it does not heal over a long time?

Chronic prostatitis cannot be cured by surgery. Chronic prostatitis is treated with medication, not requiring any surgery. Patients can visit the urology or andrology department of their local hospital for systematic examination and treatment. First, a bacterial culture of the prostatic fluid should be conducted, along with a drug sensitivity test. Based on the results, the pathogen causing the infection and the antibiotics to which it is most sensitive can be identified, and then the sensitive antibiotics can be chosen for treatment. Patients can take warm water sitz baths every evening and regularly visit the hospital for prostate massage.

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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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Which area is best for moxibustion for chronic prostatitis?

Patients with chronic prostatitis cannot effectively treat the condition solely through moxibustion. While it may help alleviate some symptoms of chronic prostatitis, treatment primarily requires timely medication to achieve a cure. It is recommended to undergo treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician to effectively improve the condition. It is also important to maintain hygiene, wash frequently, change clothes regularly, and prevent infections. Additionally, avoid staying up late, as it can worsen the condition.

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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.