What to do if prostatitis causes testicular pain

Testicular pain caused by prostatitis can be relieved through drug treatment, physical therapy, lifestyle adjustment, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, and surgical treatment.

1. Drug treatment

For testicular pain caused by prostatitis, drugs such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, levofloxacin tablets, and ibuprofen sustained-release capsules can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules can relieve dysuria caused by prostatic hyperplasia, levofloxacin tablets are suitable for bacterial prostatitis, and ibuprofen sustained-release capsules can reduce pain and inflammation. When using these drugs, you must strictly follow your doctor's instructions and avoid adjusting the dosage on your own.

2. Physical therapy

Warm water sitz bath can help improve local blood circulation and relieve testicular pain. Take a sitz bath for 15-20 minutes each time and keep the water temperature at around 40°C. In addition, hot compresses on the perineum can also relieve discomfort. You can use a hot water bottle or hot towel. Be careful not to make the temperature too high to avoid burns.

3. Adjust your lifestyle

Avoid sitting for long periods of time and get up and move around for 5-10 minutes every hour. Reduce the intake of spicy food and drink more water to maintain adequate urine output. Maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate sleep. Proper levator ani exercises can help improve prostate blood circulation.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that prostatitis is mostly related to dampness and heat, qi stagnation and blood stasis. You can take Qianlieshutong capsules, Longqing tablets and other proprietary Chinese medicines under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners. Acupuncture treatment uses acupuncture points such as Guanyuan, Zhongji, and Sanyinjiao to help relieve symptoms. At the same time, it can be combined with traditional Chinese medicine for sitz bath, and decoction of cork, sophora flavescens and other medicinal materials can be used for fumigation.

5. Surgical treatment

For recurrent chronic prostatitis with serious complications, such as prostate abscess, surgical treatment may need to be considered. Common surgical procedures include transurethral resection of the prostate, prostate puncture and drainage, etc. The indications for surgery need to be evaluated and determined by a urologist, and antibiotic treatment and regular follow-up examinations are required after surgery.

Patients with prostatitis should pay attention to keeping the perineum clean and dry every day, and avoid holding back urine and overexertion. Foods rich in zinc such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds can be appropriately added to the diet. Moderate exercise such as walking and swimming can help improve symptoms, but exercise that puts pressure on the perineum such as riding a bicycle should be avoided. If the symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical review in time and adjust the treatment plan.