The difference between prostate cancer and prostatitis

Written by Zhou Zi Hua

Oncology

Updated on September 23, 2024

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Prostatitis and prostate cancer have different causes. Prostatitis is caused by the invasion of pathogens into the prostate, whereas prostate cancer is mostly related to genetics, lifestyle and dietary habits, and genetic mutations. Their clinical manifestations are inconsistent; prostatitis mainly presents as pain or abnormal urination, while prostate cancer primarily shows symptoms of compression and metastasis. Of course, their treatment methods are also different.

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How does a urine test determine prostatitis?

A routine urinalysis cannot determine prostatitis. It can, however, rule out other urinary system infections such as urethritis or cystitis through routine urinalysis. If the urinalysis is normal but the patient still exhibits symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete emptying of the bladder, this may indirectly suggest the possibility of prostatitis. In cases of acute bacterial prostatitis, the urinalysis may show varying degrees of increased white blood cells. To confirm prostatitis, it is best to examine the prostate fluid for lecithin corpuscles and white blood cells.

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What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis commonly occurs in young males, with various causes, the most common being bacterial infection. If it is bacterial prostatitis caused by bacterial infection, it is often seen in patients who previously suffered from urethritis, seminal vesiculitis, etc., and did not receive timely treatment. The bacteria spread along the reproductive tract to the prostate, causing prostatitis. Additionally, patients with long-term indwelling catheters are also prone to acute prostatitis. Furthermore, prostatic needle biopsies can lead to the condition. Nonbacterial prostatitis is mostly caused by poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged alcohol consumption, sitting for long periods, holding urine, long-term driving, long-term cycling, and staying up late, all of which can lead to nonbacterial prostatitis.

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Is frequent urination alone prostatitis?

Frequent urination is just a symptom of urinary irritation, and there are many causes of frequent urination. Prostatitis is just one of the causes. Additionally, infections in the urinary system, such as urethritis, or the presence of stones or tumors in the bladder, can also lead to symptoms of frequent urination. Therefore, after experiencing frequent urination, it is essential to first visit the urology department at a hospital for routine urine tests and an ultrasonic scan of the urinary system. If necessary, conduct routine examinations of prostate fluid to identify the specific cause of the frequent urination. If it is due to a urinary tract infection, it is crucial to use antibiotics promptly. If it is caused by stones or tumors in the urethra, surgical treatment may be required in a timely manner.

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What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis is commonly found in young males, with the main clinical symptoms being frequent urination, urgent urination, and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. Prostatitis is primarily divided into bacterial prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. Bacterial prostatitis is mainly caused by local infections, such as in patients with urethritis or epididymitis who have not received timely treatment, leading to the development of bacterial prostatitis. Some cases are due to prostate biopsies or the use of liquid catheters. Non-bacterial prostatitis, on the other hand, is largely associated with poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged sitting, withholding urine, long-term alcohol consumption, frequent sexual activity, and extended periods of cycling or driving, which can lead to the onset of non-bacterial prostatitis.

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How is prostatitis caused?

Prostatitis is generally caused by the retrograde infection of bacteria in the urethra through the prostatic ducts, and it is often seen in patients with urethritis or cystitis. This is because such patients have a large number of bacteria in the urethra, and these bacteria or pathogenic microorganisms can easily cause prostatitis through retrograde infection. Especially in cases of urethral stones or instrumented operations, such as cystoscopy or ureteroscopic lithotripsy, these conditions are more likely to lead to prostatitis. When prostatitis occurs, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination may be present. The patient may also experience difficulty in urination, a thinner urine stream, interrupted urine flow, and pain or discomfort in the suprapubic area and perineum.