What causes prostatitis?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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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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Location of prostatitis pain

Prostate disease is a relatively common condition in the department of urology, and it is divided into acute and chronic phases. Generally, when pain occurs, it can cause edema around the prostate, which may lead to some painful symptoms of expansion. The main areas that may cause pain are the lower abdomen, bilateral groin, inner thighs, or scrotum and testicles. In severe cases, there might be a sensation of heaviness and pain in the lumbosacral area, or even around the anus. Therefore, when these symptoms appear, the first step should be to determine whether they are related to prostatitis, through diagnostic tests such as color ultrasound or analysis of prostate fluid. This can confirm whether the pain is caused by prostatitis. It is also important to improve pain management and treat the condition promptly to help prevent recurrent attacks and the development of a chronic disease.

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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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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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How to determine if you have prostatitis

To determine whether one has prostatitis, it is necessary to make a comprehensive judgment based on symptoms and relevant examinations. Prostatitis is divided into acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Acute prostatitis tends to be severe and is mainly characterized by frequent, urgent, and painful urination. Patients may also experience pain and discomfort in the pubic and perineal areas. Due to the swelling of the prostate compressing the urethra, most prostatitis patients will have difficulty urinating, a thinning urine stream, or even intermittent urine flow. Examination of the patient's urine generally shows an increase in white blood cells. Chronic prostatitis has a longer course and also presents symptoms of frequent, urgent, and painful urination, with a white discharge dripping from the urethral opening after urination. Examination of the patient's prostate fluid generally shows abnormal changes, such as an increase in white blood cells in the prostate fluid.

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Can prostatitis heal itself?

Prostatitis can have a certain degree of self-healing capability. Generally, mild prostatitis can be managed by improving lifestyle habits, such as by increasing water intake, enhancing overall lifestyle habits, engaging in regular exercise, and maintaining controlled sexual activity, among others, which can all benefit the self-healing of the prostate. Additionally, when prostatitis occurs, it may be observed initially before considering medication. In cases of nonbacterial prostatitis, oral medication is generally not necessary; rather, treatments such as sitz baths can be used to achieve therapeutic goals. For bacterial prostatitis, it can generally be treated with anti-inflammatory medications to achieve some improvement. Of course, the best way to facilitate self-healing of prostatitis is by improving daily lifestyle habits. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)