Diseases
prostatitis
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Overview
Prostatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the prostate gland. It can be very painful and distressing, but will often get better eventually. The prostate is a small gland that lies between the penis and bladder. It produces fluid that's mixed with sperm to create semen. Prostatitis can come on at any age.
Symptoms
- pain or burning sensation when urinating (dysuria)
- difficulty urinating, such as dribbling or hesitant urination
- frequent urination, particularly at night (nocturia)
- urgent need to urinate
- cloudy urine
Causes
- acute bacterial prostatitis
- chronic bacterial prostatitis
- chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Risk factors
- young or middle-aged adulthood
- previous prostatitis
- infection of the urinary or reproductive system
Diagnosis
- digital rectal exam.
- urine test.
- prostatic specimen test.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is prostatitis?
Prostatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the prostate gland. It can be very painful and distressing, but will often get better eventually. The prostate is a small gland that lies between the penis and bladder. It produces fluid that's mixed with sperm to create semen. Prostatitis can come on at any age.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
pain or burning sensation when urinating (dysuria), difficulty urinating, such as dribbling or hesitant urination, frequent urination, particularly at night (nocturia), urgent need to urinate, cloudy urine
What causes prostatitis?
acute bacterial prostatitis; chronic bacterial prostatitis; chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Which medicines are used for prostatitis?
pumpkin seed oil
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