Acute Prostatitis

Acute prostatitis is a sudden inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a rare type of prostatitis, which is a common prostate problem. Acute prostatitis is usually caused when bacteria in the urinary tract enter the prostate. The urinary tract includes the bladder, kidneys, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), and the urethra.

If the symptoms are severe and come on suddenly, it requires immediate treatment.
  • Symptoms
  • Pain discomfort or burning when urinating

    common

    Urgent feeling to pee

    common

    Abdominal pain

    • Lower

    common

    Fever

    • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)

    • With chills

    common

    Inability to urinate

    Blood in urine

    Pain in testicles

    or Feeling weight in testicle sac

    Decreased sexual desire

  • Risk factors
  • Recent medical urethral instrumentation

    Recent pelvic injury or trauma

    HIV infection

  • Treatment
  • Treatments include: 1-Antibiotics: Taking antibiotics is the most commonly prescribed treatment for prostatitis. 2-Alpha-blockers: These medications help relax the bladder neck and the muscle fibers where your prostate joins your bladder. 3-Anti-inflammatory agents: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) might make you more comfortable. 4-Limit or avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy or acidic foods, which can irritate your bladder. Avoid activities that can irritate your prostate, such as prolonged sitting or bicycling. Drink plenty of caffeine-free beverages. This will cause you to urinate more and help flush bacteria from your bladder.
  • Recommended specialist
  • If you have Acute Prostatitis, then a visit to a urologist is highly recommended.

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