How to treat prostatitis

Prostatitis can be treated through lifestyle adjustments, drug therapy, physical therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and surgery. Prostatitis may be related to bacterial infection, long-term sitting, spicy diet, low immunity, mental stress and other factors. It usually presents with symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, perineal pain, fever, sexual dysfunction and other symptoms.

1. Lifestyle adjustment

Reduce the intake of spicy foods and drink more water to help promote urination and reduce inflammation. Avoid sitting for long periods of time and get up and move every once in a while to help improve local blood circulation. Maintaining a regular sexual life and avoiding excessively frequent or prolonged abstinence will help the excretion of prostatic fluid.

2. Drug treatment

Bacterial prostatitis requires antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets, azithromycin capsules, etc. as directed by the doctor. For non-bacterial prostatitis, tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, nafedil tablets, etc. can be used to relieve urinary tract symptoms. When pain is severe, celecoxib capsules or diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets can be used.

3. Physical therapy

Warm water sitz bath can reduce congestion and swelling of the prostate through warming effect. The water temperature should be controlled at around 40℃. Prostate massage can be performed by a professional doctor to help drain accumulated prostate fluid. Heat therapy methods such as microwave and radio frequency can promote local blood circulation and relieve inflammatory reactions.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Chinese patent medicines such as Qianliexin Capsule and Qianlietongyu Capsule can be used for syndrome differentiation. Acupuncture acupoints such as Guanyuan, Qihai, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints can improve local Qi and blood circulation. For traditional Chinese medicine diet, plantain, corn silk and other diuretic ingredients can be soaked in water and drunk.

5. Surgical treatment

For recurrent chronic bacterial prostatitis, transurethral resection of the prostate may be considered. Prostatic abscess requires incision and drainage. The surgical method needs to be determined by the urologist based on the specific condition.

Patients with prostatitis should avoid bad habits such as alcoholism and smoking, and reduce pressure on the perineum such as riding. Moderate levator ani exercises can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Maintain a good attitude, avoid excessive anxiety, and provide psychological counseling when necessary. Regularly review prostate fluid routine and urine routine to monitor changes in condition. The diet should be light, and you can eat more foods rich in zinc such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds.