Prostatitis, a common condition among men, might not be life-threatening, but neglecting its early treatment can lead to severe symptoms later, severely hampering men's quality of life.
What are the potential late-stage symptoms of untreated prostatitis?
Initially, it may impact semen quality. Prostatic fluid, accounting for about 30% of male semen, plays a crucial role in reproductive function. Inflammatory substances caused by both bacterial and non-bacterial prostatitis can deteriorate the quality of prostatic fluid, thus impairing semen quality and male fertility.
Prolonged, recurrent inflammation of the prostate can also hasten the onset of hyperplasia. Neglected, this can lead to urinary blockages and severe difficulty in urination, potentially causing acute nephritis or even renal failure. Moreover, if benign prostatic hyperplasia is left unchecked, there's an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Untreated infectious prostatitis may lead to complications such as seminal vesiculitis, orchitis, and epididymitis.
Moreover, prostatitis can trigger chronic excitation of sympathetic nerves controlling ejaculation, reducing the ejaculation threshold and leading to premature ejaculation, thereby affecting sexual health. Additionally, it may damage the prostate's internal sexual nerves, resulting in erectile dysfunction, reduced sexual desire, weak ejaculation, and diminished pleasure, further impacting sexual quality of life.
The urinary tract irritation symptoms like urgency, frequency, pain, and burning sensations caused by prostatitis can also distract patients, affecting work efficiency and quality. Symptoms of urinary obstruction, including delayed start, weak stream, dribbling, intermittent flow, and acute urinary retention, complicate normal urination, inevitably affecting life quality.
The underlying issue in prostatitis is the transformation of soft, elastic prostate tissue into stiff, sclerotic tissue (fibrosis). Hence, addressing this root cause is key to effectively treating prostatitis and achieving significant improvement.
For treating prostatitis, the traditional Chinese medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill stands out. Its ability to clear heat and toxins, improve blood circulation, and soften hardened areas can effectively alleviate various discomforts associated with prostatitis.
Though a seemingly minor ailment, prostatitis can profoundly affect life quality. Prompt treatment is essential for early relief and peace of mind.
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