Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Methods for Prostatitis

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of prostatitis mainly includes oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, massage therapy, diet conditioning, exercise therapy and other methods. Prostatitis may be related to factors such as damp heat accumulation, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and insufficient kidney qi. It usually manifests as symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency to urinate, and pain in the perineum. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and choose an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

1. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine

According to the syndrome type, Bazheng Powder for clearing heat and removing dampness, Qianliexin capsule for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, Qianlieshutong capsule for tonifying the kidney and qi and other traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations are selected. Commonly used combinations of Huangbai and Plantago asiatica in damp heat type; Peach kernels and red flowers are often added to the Qi stagnation and blood stasis type; Kidney deficiency type can be combined with Liuwei Dihuang Pill. It should be noted that traditional Chinese medicine should be taken continuously for 1-3 months, and spicy and stimulating foods should be avoided during the medication period.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Guanyuan, Zhongji, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints, use the method of flat reinforcing and flat reducing, and cooperate with electroacupuncture to enhance stimulation. During the acute phase, once a day; during the chronic phase, once every other day; 10 sessions constitute one course of treatment. Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve local blood circulation, relieve pelvic floor muscle spasm, and have a significant effect on urinary retention and pain symptoms. When combined with urinary tract infections, needling Yin Ling Quan and Bladder Shu can be added.

3. Tuina therapy

involves tapping the Baliao acupoint, massaging the perineum, and performing anal exercises for 10 minutes each morning and evening. Massage can promote the discharge of prostatic fluid, reduce congestion and edema, and improve urinary flow dynamics indicators. The force should be gentle during operation to avoid violent pressing. Infrared irradiation can be used to enhance the therapeutic effect, but thermal therapy is not recommended for patients with high fever.

4. Dietary Adjustment

Eat zinc rich foods such as pumpkin seeds and tomatoes, and drink diuretic drinks such as dandelion root tea and plantain tea. Limit alcohol, spicy foods, and reduce caffeine intake. The damp heat type is suitable to eat coix seed Congee; Kidney deficiency type edible yam and wolfberry stewed black chicken. Drink at least 2000 milliliters of water daily and keep urine light.

5. Exercise therapy

recommends 3 groups of daily anal lifting exercises, 30 times per group; Warm water sitz bath twice a day for 15 minutes each time. Chronic patients can practice soothing exercises such as Eight Section Brocade and Tai Chi to avoid prolonged sitting and cycling. During the acute attack period, bed rest should be taken. After the symptoms are relieved, Kegel exercises should be gradually resumed to enhance pelvic floor muscle strength. During traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is necessary to maintain a regular daily routine and avoid excessive fatigue and emotional tension. Pay attention to genital hygiene and have moderate and restrained sexual activity. Regularly review prostate fluid routine and evaluate therapeutic efficacy in conjunction with urine flow rate testing. If there are emergency symptoms such as fever and hematuria, seek medical attention immediately. Pay attention to keeping the waist and abdomen warm in winter, and have a warm and nourishing diet to avoid raw and cold foods. Long term adherence to comprehensive conditioning can achieve stable therapeutic effects.