Question
A 17-year-old high school senior experiencing stress due to academic pressure is suffering from frequent urination and urinary retention during moments of tension, with his underwear emitting an unpleasant odor. A urine test conducted on December 9th revealed a urinary tract infection, and the doctor prescribed western medicine for treatment, including JY Phosphomycin Ammonium Butyrate Powder and Qinglin Granules. After treatment, the bacterial count returned to normal. During the follow-up on December 17th, the doctor diagnosed chronic cystitis and prescribed the same medication as the first time, but for an additional day of symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. After the follow-up on December 31st, the inflammation had disappeared, but the parents had concerns about the treatment plan and the use of antibiotics, asking whether they should consider traditional Chinese medicine or western medicine treatment, as well as worrying about drug resistance issues.
Answer
If a urinary system infection is confirmed, it can usually be completely cured after treatment. For chronic cystitis, long-term medication is required. If the bacterial count has returned to normal, it is possible to combine antibiotic and traditional Chinese medicine treatments without any sequelae.