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    Prostatitis (adjunctive care after acute treatment)

    Also known as: prostatitis, prostate infection, inflamed prostate

    Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate — acute bacterial cases need antibiotics promptly, and chronic pelvic pain syndromes need a multidisciplinary plan. Chinese medicine sees damp-heat pouring downward, or stasis and deficiency in chronic cases, and treats the urinary burning, pelvic ache and stress alongside medical care.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •See a doctor at the first signs of infection — antibiotics work best early.
    • •Take the full antibiotic course even when symptoms improve.
    • •Warm sitz baths and movement breaks ease the pelvic ache.
    • •Reduce alcohol, caffeine and chilli during flares.

    Cautions & Contraindications

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    • •No acupuncture during high fever — treat the infection first.[]
    • •Careful needling over the lower abdomen with an inflamed prostate — shallow only.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review at 2–4 weeks: urinary scores (IPSS), pain, flare frequency. Escalate fevers or retention immediately.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Prostatitis — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    2. Prostatitis — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    3. Prostate problems — Healthdirect
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024

    Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.