A 70-year-old member asked:

any advice treating diet sensitive prostatitis

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Pathology 49 years experience

Not likely: It is not likely that your diet is causing prostatitis. If you have prostatitis, it could be chemical or microbiological. If caused by an infection, it usually requires prolonged antibiotic treatment under the care of a doctor.

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