Acute Prostatitis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different acute prostatitis patterns according to TCM theory
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Acute prostatitis is a sudden and severe inflammation of the prostate gland, typically caused by a bacterial infection. This condition can lead to symptoms such as painful urination, difficulty in passing urine, pelvic pain, and sometimes flu-like symptoms including fever and chills.
It's a condition that can affect men of all ages and, if diagnosed quickly, is usually responsive to treatment. Acute prostatitis is a distinct form of prostatitis that requires immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives acute prostatitis not as an isolated infection but as a symptom of an underlying imbalance within the body's energetic system. According to TCM, the condition may arise from patterns of disharmony such as Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner or Blood Stagnation affecting the prostate.
Recognizing and treating the specific disharmony is critical in TCM, as it is believed that restoring the body's natural energy flow can alleviate the symptoms and address the root cause of acute prostatitis.
Herbal Formulas for Acute Prostatitis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address acute prostatitis