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Urological Health
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is a condition consisting of pelvic and/or genital pain or discomfort that may also
include urinary and sexual problems.
rostatitis is a condition consisting of pelvic and/ Prostatitis can be caused by bacterial infections,
Por genital pain or discomfort that may also by inflammation, or by nearby muscle and nerve
include urinary and sexual problems. It is usually, but dysfunction. Symptoms of prostatitis include pain or
not always, associated with prostate inflammation or discomfort, urinary symptoms (burning with urination,
infection. more frequent urination), and sexual symptoms (pain
with ejaculation, new onset of rapid ejaculation).
It is not uncommon in men of any age, although
it occurs most frequently in young adults and Acute prostatitis
middle-aged men. While it may be frustrating to live
with prostate and pelvic discomfort, it is rarely an Acute prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection,
indication of a dangerous health problem. Prostatitis usually E. Coli. This is associated with high fever,
does not increase your risk of prostate cancer. abdominal or pelvic pain, nausea, and the inability
to urinate. You can become very sick with acute
The prostate is a small gland about the size and shape prostatitis and you should see your doctor or go to
of a chestnut. It is situated just below the bladder and the emergency room immediately.
surrounds the urethra, the passageway that carries
urine from the bladder through the penis during
urination. The prostate secretes fluid, which forms part Investigations
of the semen in which sperm are transported.
The diagnosis of acute prostatitis can be made based
on a man’s symptoms and his physical examination.
Digital rectal examination usually demonstrates an
exquisitely tender prostate. Urine and blood tests for
bacterial infection are performed.
Treatment
Intravenous antibiotics are usually required to
bladder eradicate the bacteria, followed by oral antibiotics. As
prostate well, pain killers and intravenous fluids help to resolve
urethra symptoms. If you are unable to urinate, a catheter will
be passed into the bladder to help drain the bladder.
If you are very sick, you may need admission to the
hospital until the infection clears.
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