Acute Prostatitis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute prostatitis?
The sudden inflammation of the prostate gland which can be caused by a bacterial infection.
Symptoms of acute prostatitis
Fever
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Frequent urination
Pain when passing urine
Pain in the region between the scrotum and the anus
Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating
Bloody or red urine
Low back pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute prostatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute prostatitis
Do you have a fever?
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Have you been passing urine more often?
Do you feel pain when passing urine?
Do you have pain in the region between the scrotum and the anus?
Treatment for acute prostatitis
Prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. This can be given by mouth however in severe cases hospitalization and injected antibiotics may needed. Painkillers and medicines to shrink the prostate may help to reduce urination pain.
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References
Bruyère F, Cariou G, Boiteux JP, Hoznek A, Mignard JP, Escaravage L, Bernard L, Sotto A, Soussy CJ, Coloby P; le CIAFU. Prostatites aiguës [Acute prostatitis]. Prog Urol. 2008 Mar;18 Suppl 1:19-23. French. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(08)70508-6. PMID: 18455078.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1166708708705086?via%3Dihub
Reviewed By:
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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