Is there a high chance of recurrence after prostatitis has been cured?

The likelihood of recurrence after recovery from prostatitis varies depending on multiple factors. If patients maintain healthy lifestyle habits—such as avoiding frequent alcohol consumption, reducing intake of spicy foods, and maintaining a moderate frequency of sexual activity—the risk of recurrence is relatively low. On the other hand, if patients have unfavorable factors such as phimosis, redundant foreskin, irregular treatment, or psychological anxiety, the risk of recurrence increases. Specifically, if patients manage their lifestyle habits properly and follow their doctor's treatment recommendations, the recurrence rate is approximately 20%. However, if unfavorable factors are present, the recurrence rate may rise to as high as 70–80%. Therefore, to reduce the risk of recurrence, patients should strengthen self-management and maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mental state.