What are the best ways to treat prostatitis?

Prostatitis can be improved by keeping the area clean, adjusting eating habits, taking sitz baths with warm water, taking medication as directed by the doctor, and regular ejaculation. Prostatitis is usually caused by factors such as prolonged sedentary life, spicy diet, bacterial infection, decreased immunity, mental stress and other factors.

1. Keep the area clean

It is recommended to wash the perineum daily with warm water and avoid using harsh lotions. Bacteria may retrogradely infect the prostate through the urethra, and cleaning can reduce the chance of infection. Choose breathable cotton underwear and change them daily to avoid localized moisture. If there is an increase in urethral secretions or local redness and swelling, you need to seek medical attention promptly to check for infection.

2. Adjust eating habits

Reduce the intake of spicy foods such as chili pepper and alcohol. Excessive consumption may aggravate prostate congestion. Appropriately increase zinc-rich foods such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. Zinc helps maintain prostate function. Keep your daily water intake at around 2000 ml and regular urination can reduce urinary tract irritation.

3. Warm water sitz bath

Pour warm water of about 40 degrees Celsius into the basin and take a sitz bath for 15 minutes every day. A warm environment can promote pelvic blood circulation and relieve swelling and discomfort in the prostate area. Pay attention to the water temperature not being too high, and wipe dry in time after bathing to avoid catching cold. Use should be suspended when combined with hemorrhoids or skin damage.

4. Take medication as directed by your doctor

Bacterial prostatitis may require antibiotics such as levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets and azithromycin dispersible tablets. Chronic pain can be treated with drugs such as celecoxib capsules and tamsulosin sustained-release capsules to improve symptoms. In terms of traditional Chinese medicine, you can choose Qianlieshutong capsules, Longqing tablets and other preparations that have the effect of clearing away heat and promoting dampness. All drugs must be used under the guidance of a physician.

5. Regular ejaculation

Regular semen ejaculation helps to metabolize prostatic fluid, and it is recommended to do this about twice a week. Long-term abstinence may cause prostatic fluid accumulation, but excessive frequency may aggravate congestion. If you experience burning pain in the urethra or hematospermia after ejaculation, you should seek medical attention immediately. Appropriate exercises such as levator ani training can enhance the coordination of the pelvic floor muscles.

You should avoid cycling or sitting for long periods of time on a daily basis, and get up and move around for 5 minutes every hour. Do appropriate aerobic exercise such as jogging and swimming at least 3 times a week to help improve immunity. Make sure to sleep for more than 7 hours. When you are nervous, you can try abdominal breathing to relax. If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks or fever or hematuria occur, you need to go to the urology department for prostate fluid examination and ultrasound diagnosis.