Treatment methods for prostatitis

Prostatitis can be treated by adjusting living habits, physical therapy, drug therapy, etc. In severe cases, surgical treatment may be considered. Prostatitis is usually caused by bacterial infection, long-term sitting, spicy diet, decreased immunity, psychological stress and other factors.

1. Adjust living habits

Appropriately increasing water intake can help dilute urine and reduce urinary tract irritation. It is more appropriate to keep the daily water intake at about 2000 ml. Avoid riding or sitting for long periods of time, and get up and move around for a few minutes every half hour. Avoid spicy foods such as chili peppers, and reduce alcohol and caffeine intake. Regular sexual intercourse helps to discharge prostatic fluid, but excessive frequency should be avoided.

2. Physical therapy methods

Sitting in a warm water bath can promote blood circulation in the pelvic area through warm stimulation. The water temperature should be maintained at 40-42 degrees Celsius, and it is suitable for 15-20 minutes each time. Prostate massage needs to be performed under the guidance of a doctor, which can help drain accumulated prostate fluid. Low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field therapy can improve local blood circulation and tissue nutrition and relieve pelvic floor muscle spasm.

3. Drug treatment methods

Tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules can relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck and improve dysuria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets have good antibacterial activity against most urinary system pathogenic bacteria. Celecoxib capsules can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and reduce perineal pain and discomfort.

4. Surgical treatment methods

Transurethral resection of the prostate is suitable for patients with recurrent prostate abscesses or prostate stones. It uses high-frequency current to remove diseased tissue. Prostatic puncture and drainage is used for abscesses formed by acute suppurative prostatitis, with drainage tubes placed under ultrasound guidance.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning methods

Qianlie Shutong Capsule has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting dampness, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is suitable for treating prostatitis caused by dampness and heat. For acupuncture treatment, acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Zhongji can be selected to regulate the vaporization function of the bladder. Traditional Chinese medicine sitz bath uses cork, sophora flavescens and other medicinal materials to decoction for external use, which can relieve local inflammatory reactions.

Patients with prostatitis should pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule and avoid staying up late and overexertion. Moderate exercise such as brisk walking and swimming can help improve pelvic blood circulation. The diet should be light and easy to digest, and foods rich in zinc and lycopene such as pumpkin seeds and tomatoes can be consumed appropriately. Taking a warm sitz bath 1-2 times a day can help relieve symptoms. During treatment, medication should be used in accordance with the doctor's instructions and the treatment effect should be reviewed regularly to avoid discontinuation of medication on your own, which may lead to recurrence of the condition.