What is Chronic Prostatitis?

Description of the disease

Chronic prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland that lasts for more than 3 months. It can present with obvious symptoms or be asymptomatic.

Classification

• Chronic bacterial prostatitis
• Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome)

Symptoms

• Frequent urination
• Pain in the groin and genital area
• Painful urination
• Decreased potency

Causes

The causes of chronic prostatitis can be various: infections, improper treatment of acute prostatitis, hypothermia, hormonal disorders, etc.

Diagnosis

To establish a diagnosis, a urological examination, urine tests, swabs for prostate microflora, ultrasound examination of the prostate gland are performed.

Treatment

Treatment of chronic prostatitis includes the use of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, physiotherapy procedures, prostate massage.

Prevention

For the prevention of chronic prostatitis, it is recommended to lead a healthy lifestyle, abstain from processed and harmful foods, and properly treat acute urinary tract infections.

Doctor

The treatment of chronic prostatitis is carried out by a urologist.