What is the difference between acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis?

Men are more likely to suffer from prostatitis, and prostatitis is divided into acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis is more serious than acute prostatitis and more difficult to treat. Next, let’s learn about acute prostatitis.

What is the difference between acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis?

Acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis are both types of prostatitis, so what is the difference between the two?

Acute prostatitis is generally caused by bacterial infection; chronic prostatitis may be caused by subacute bacterial prostatitis; but it is more common in men due to inflammation caused by specific and non-specific infections of the prostate.

Acute prostatitis is a more rapid onset disease. Before the onset of the disease, there are often excessive drinking, frequent sexual intercourse, or a history of skin infection, respiratory tract infection, or subacute urinary tract infection. The specific manifestations are chills and fever, even chills and high fever, severe pain in the perineum and lower abdomen, frequent and urgent urination, inability to hold urine, painful urination, continuous urination or inability to urinate. Chronic prostatitis is caused by the transformation of acute prostatitis that is difficult to cure.

Some people have chronic prostatitis, while others have acute prostatitis. The initial symptoms are usually subacute, so everyone needs to control the condition immediately at this stage. Otherwise, if it develops into a chronic stage, it will be very difficult to treat.

What Chinese medicine can cure acute prostatitis quickly?

If you suffer from acute prostatitis, you must take medicine and seek medical treatment immediately. What Chinese medicine can cure acute prostatitis quickly?

There are many kinds of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis, such as antibiotics, α-blockers, non-steroidal analgesics, anticholesterol drugs, Chinese herbal medicines, herbal medicines, etc., and combined with general medical care and appropriate physical methods to assist treatment, the effect is remarkable. In addition, avoid spicy food, quit smoking and drinking, drink plenty of water, avoid sitting for a long time, staying up late, fatigue, long-term cycling or driving, avoid excessive masturbation, and have regular sex life.

Patients with more serious acute prostatitis should be assigned to outpatient hospitalization and choose to use extra-digestive tract intravenous medication and large-scale antibiotics. Before the type of pathogen is confirmed, a broad-spectrum antibiotic for all possible microorganisms should be used, including cephalosporins, such as cefuroxime, ceftriaxone or ceftriaxone plus quinolones and aminoglycosides. After the type of pathogen is confirmed, the corresponding antibiotics are given according to the results of the drug sensitivity test, which will heal faster.

Acute prostatitis symptoms

Acute prostatitis must be treated immediately, otherwise it may become chronic. What are the common symptoms of acute prostatitis?

Acute prostatitis can cause erectile dysfunction. Patients with prostatitis will experience burning and ant sensations at the urethral opening, pain in the perineum and anus, and even radiate to the groin, lumbosacral region, male genitals, male testicles, etc. Acute prostatitis can cause secondary conjunctivitis, iritis, arthritis and neuritis, etc. Acute prostatitis can cause a heavier psychological burden on patients, such as depression, fatigue, insomnia, etc. The symptoms of prostatitis can affect the urethral opening, causing mild symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and inability to hold urine.

Generally, men can massage the prostate regularly on their own. Massaging the prostate is conducive to promoting blood circulation, promoting the discharge of inflammatory secretions, and helping to prevent acute prostatitis and other urinary system diseases. In life, men should also find time to exercise, enhance the body's resistance, and prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.