Seminal vesiculitis

Seminal vesiculitis is inflammation of the seminal vesicle caused by E. coli etc. when adjacent organs (prostate) are infected or the prostate/vesicle is congested and bacteria invade, presenting mainly as hemospermia. It is nonspecific or specific; nonspecific includes acute and chronic, specific includes tuberculous and gonococcal; nonspecific chronic is commonest.

Common Symptoms

Non-liquefied sperm; abdominal discomfort; frequency; enlarged seminal vesicle; urethral burning; high semen volume; fatigue; dizziness; dysuria; urgency

Causes

In TCM, excess sexual activity injures the kidney, with kidney-yin depletion and deficient fire disturbing the seminal chamber causing hemospermia; trauma with blood stasis or emotional stagnation also contribute. Bacterial infection ascending from the prostate is the main cause.

Treatment

Antibiotics, rest, avoid alcohol

Prevention

Treat prostatitis promptly, avoid excessive sexual activity.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the andrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.