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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