Can Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao Cause Prostatitis?

Prostatitis can be caused by dampness-heat in the lower Jiao (dampness and heat invading the bladder and other parts of the body). Prostatitis belongs to Chinese medicine “gonorrhea (increased urination, dribbling pain)” category, caused by the lower Jiao damp heat gonorrhea is called heat drenching (burning stinging pain when urinating, with frequent urination, small abdominal traction discomfort), can be taken under the guidance of a physician, such as Bazheng San drugs for treatment. Ba Zheng San is composed of Qu Mai, Talc, Gardenia, Rhubarb, Plantago Ovata and other drugs, its efficacy is to clear heat and fire (to remove the body of heat and fire) and diuretic gonorrhea, can be used for damp-heat gonorrhea, symptoms of frequent urination, urgency of urination, urinary pain, dry mouth and throat. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Ba Zheng San are not clear, and it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor. It should be noted that if the patient is diagnosed with prostatitis, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment, do not blindly use medication on your own, so as not to delay the condition.