Prostatitis

Prostatitis is acute or chronic inflammation from specific or nonspecific prostate infection causing systemic or local symptoms. It is divided into nonspecific bacterial prostatitis, idiopathic bacterial prostatitis (prostatosis), specific prostatitis (gonococcus, TB, fungus, parasite), nonspecific granulomatous prostatitis, other pathogens (virus, mycoplasma, chlamydia), prostatic congestion and prostatodynia.

Common Symptoms

Male lower abdominal dragging pain; voiding disorder; dysuria; urethral milky discharge; frequency; male lower abdominal pain; prostatodynia; poor voiding; dysuria; urgency

Causes

In bacterial prostatitis pathogens resemble those of genitourinary infection, ascending from the urethra.

Treatment

Antibiotics, lifestyle, supportive care

Prevention

Avoid prolonged sitting, keep warm, treat urinary infection.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the urology 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.