Prostatitis Learning Center

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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, a common condition in adult males. Often caused by infection, prostatitis may develop rapidly ( acute ) or slowly ( chronic ).

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Symptoms
However the inflammation may begin, it causes blockages in the tiny glands within the prostate so that secretions bui...
Causes
However the inflammation may begin, it causes blockages in the tiny glands within the prostate so that secretions bui...
Tests
Most often the symptoms and physical findings are enough to form a diagnosis of prostatitis. When the examiner insert...
Treatments
Acute prostatitis is first treated with antibiotics. Even though it may be difficult for drugs to actually get into t...
Alternative Therapies
A treatment popularized in the Philippines is called "prostate drainage." At regular intervals, a finger is inserted ...
Complications
Most patients with acute bacterial prostatitis are cured if they receive proper antibiotic treatment. Every effort sh...
Prevention
Potential sources of infection should be avoided. Good perineal hygiene should be maintained and sex should be avoide...

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