Prostatitis
Prostatitis
One of the Prostate Deseases is the Prostatitis. Prostatitis is different to BPH. Prostatitis or Prostate Inflammation is swelling of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland situated directly below the bladder in men. The prostate gland produces fluid (semen) that nourishes and transports sperm.
One of the Prostate Deseases is the Prostatitis. Prostatitis is different to BPH. Prostatitis or Prostate Inflammation is swelling of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland situated directly below the bladder in men. The prostate gland produces fluid (semen) that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostatitis or Prostate Inflammation often causes painful or difficult urination. Other symptoms include pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals and sometimes flu-like symptoms.
Prostatitis or Prostate Inflammation often causes painful or difficult urination. Other symptoms include pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals and sometimes flu-like symptoms.
Prostatitis affects men of all ages but tends to be more common in men 50 or younger. The condition has a number of causes. Sometimes the cause isn't identified. If prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Prostatitis affects men of all ages but tends to be more common in men 50 or younger. The condition has a number of causes. Sometimes the cause isn't identified. If prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Depending on the cause, prostatitis can come on gradually or suddenly. It might improve quickly, either on its own or with treatment. Some types of prostatitis last for months or keep recurring (chronic prostatitis).
Depending on the cause, prostatitis can come on gradually or suddenly. It might improve quickly, either on its own or with treatment. Some types of prostatitis last for months or keep recurring (chronic prostatitis).
There are 4 types of prostatitis:
There are 4 types of prostatitis:
• Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
• Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
• Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis.
• Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis.
• Acute (Sudden) Bacterial Prostatitis.
• Acute (Sudden) Bacterial Prostatitis.
• Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis.
• Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis.
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
CP/CPPS is the most common type of prostatitis. It is an inflammation of the prostate and an irritation of the nerves which supply this area. This is NOT an infection!
CP/CPPS is the most common type of prostatitis. It is an inflammation of the prostate and an irritation of the nerves which supply this area. This is NOT an infection!
Some of the symptoms are: Trouble passing urine (and sometimes with pain) Pain in the bladder, testicles and penis, and between these and the anus Trouble and pain with ejaculation
Some of the symptoms are: Trouble passing urine (and sometimes with pain) Pain in the bladder, testicles and penis, and between these and the anus Trouble and pain with ejaculation
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is an uncommon type of bacterial prostatitis. This requires a urine and prostate fluid culture to verify this as present. As the name implies it is known to come and go over a long period of time.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is an uncommon type of bacterial prostatitis. This requires a urine and prostate fluid culture to verify this as present. As the name implies it is known to come and go over a long period of time.
Some of the symptoms are: A burning feeling while passing urine The need to urinate often Pain in the bladder, testicles and penis, and between the sex organs and anus Pain with ejaculation
Some of the symptoms are: A burning feeling while passing urine The need to urinate often Pain in the bladder, testicles and penis, and between the sex organs and anus Pain with ejaculation
Acute (Sudden) Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute (Sudden) Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis is also an uncommon type of bacterial prostatitis. It is a common prostate desease in younger men. This requires a urine test to see if there is any bacteria. Symptoms for this problem are sudden and can be painful. They may cause you to seek help right away.
Acute bacterial prostatitis is also an uncommon type of bacterial prostatitis. It is a common prostate desease in younger men. This requires a urine test to see if there is any bacteria. Symptoms for this problem are sudden and can be painful. They may cause you to seek help right away.
They are: Chills Fever Very painful burning while passing urine Trouble draining your bladder
They are: Chills Fever Very painful burning while passing urine Trouble draining your bladder
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate but does not cause symptoms. It is NOT an infection! You will have no symptoms for this type of prostatitis. It may be found while you're being checked for other problems.
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate but does not cause symptoms. It is NOT an infection! You will have no symptoms for this type of prostatitis. It may be found while you're being checked for other problems.
Causes
Causes
It isn't clear what causes most cases of prostatitis. Most often, the nerves and muscles in the pelvis cause pain because of a local inflammation that effects the nerves in the area, or less commonly, bacterial infection. It may take a few tests to figure out exactly why you feel pain. It's important to try to find the cause.
It isn't clear what causes most cases of prostatitis. Most often, the nerves and muscles in the pelvis cause pain because of a local inflammation that effects the nerves in the area, or less commonly, bacterial infection. It may take a few tests to figure out exactly why you feel pain. It's important to try to find the cause.
Bacterial prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection in the prostate. Currently, the most frequently found pathogen in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis is Escherichia coli, Bacteria can get into the prostate when infected urine flows backwards from the urethra. A sex partner can't "catch" this type of infection. Bacteria can be found in urine, prostate fluid or blood tests.
Bacterial prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection in the prostate. Currently, the most frequently found pathogen in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis is Escherichia coli, Bacteria can get into the prostate when infected urine flows backwards from the urethra. A sex partner can't "catch" this type of infection. Bacteria can be found in urine, prostate fluid or blood tests.
Nonbacterial prostatitis may be linked to stress, nerve inflammation or irritation, injuries or prior urinary tract infections. Or it may occur if your body reacts to an infection or injury that happened in the past. This form of prostatitis has no signs of bacteria in the urine or seminal fluid.
Nonbacterial prostatitis may be linked to stress, nerve inflammation or irritation, injuries or prior urinary tract infections. Or it may occur if your body reacts to an infection or injury that happened in the past. This form of prostatitis has no signs of bacteria in the urine or seminal fluid.
Other possible causes for pelvic pain may also be from:
Other possible causes for pelvic pain may also be from:
Pelvic floor muscle tension Prostate stones A urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra) or scar tissue Prostate cancer Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, non-cancerous growth of the prostate)
Pelvic floor muscle tension Prostate stones A urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra) or scar tissue Prostate cancer Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, non-cancerous growth of the prostate)
