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How to Treat Chronic Prostatitis

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 02:04 AM

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  • Octavia Octavia

    Apr 02, 2026

    Chronic prostatitis can be treated by adjusting lifestyle, physical therapy, drug therapy, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning and surgical treatment. Chronic prostatitis may be caused by factors such as bacterial infection, sedentary life, autoimmune abnormalities, urinary tract obstruction, and pelvic floor muscle spasm. It usually presents with symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency, perineal pain, difficulty urinating, sexual dysfunction, and lumbosacral soreness and swelling.

    1. Adjust your lifestyle

    Reducing the intake of spicy foods can help reduce prostate congestion. Keeping the daily water intake above 2000 ml can dilute the urine concentration. Avoid holding in your urine and sitting for more than an hour. It is recommended to stand and move for 5 minutes every hour. Moderate aerobic exercise such as brisk walking or swimming can improve blood circulation in the pelvic floor. Maintaining a regular sexual frequency can promote the discharge of prostatic fluid.

    2. Physical therapy

    When taking a warm sitz bath, the water level should cover the perineum, twice a day for 15 minutes each time. Transrectal prostate massage should be performed by a professional physician and should be performed no more than twice a week. Pulsed radiofrequency treatment improves local microcirculation through electromagnetic fields. Microwave hyperthermia can maintain the gland temperature at around 42 degrees Celsius. Low-frequency electrical stimulation can relieve pelvic floor muscle tension.

    3. Drug treatment

    Tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules can relax prostate smooth muscle and improve urination. Levofloxacin tablets are suitable for the antibacterial treatment of bacterial prostatitis. Celecoxib capsules can relieve pain and discomfort in the perineal area. Puxitai tablets contain plant extracts that can reduce glandular edema. Flavonepiperate hydrochloride tablets have inhibitory effects on non-bacterial inflammation.

    4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

    In traditional Chinese medicine decoction, Bazheng Powder is commonly used to clear away heat and promote dampness. For perineal moxibustion, Guanyuan point and Zhongji point are selected. Acupuncture treatment uses Sanyinjiao and Banshu as the main points. For traditional Chinese medicine sitz bath, dandelion and wild chrysanthemum decoctions can be used. Auricular acupoint pressure beans select prostate points and endocrine points for stimulation.

    5. Surgical treatment

    Transurethral resection of the prostate is suitable for patients with bladder outlet obstruction. Capsulotomy of the prostate can relieve intractable pain symptoms. For patients with prostate stones, intracavitary lithotripsy can be selected. Very few cases of purulent inflammation require incision and drainage. All surgical options require strict evaluation of indications.

    Patients with chronic prostatitis need to maintain moderate exercise habits and avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy foods such as chili peppers. Regular work and rest can help improve the body's immunity, and pay attention to local warmth to prevent catching cold. During the treatment period, prostate fluid routines should be reviewed regularly as directed by the doctor, the efficacy should be observed, and the plan should be adjusted in a timely manner. People with psychological anxiety can cooperate with psychological counseling to establish a correct understanding of the disease. Cleaning the perineal area after urinating can reduce the risk of bacterial growth.