Prostate Diseases Symptoms and Diagnosis Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy; Prostate Disease; Prostate Enlargement; Prostatitis
Prostatitis is any form of inflammation of the prostate gland. Because women do not have a prostate gland, it is a condition only found in men. Prostatitis may account for up to 25 percent of all office visits by young and middle-age men for complaints involving the genital and urinary systems [citation needed]. Signs and symptoms Inflammation of the prostate leads to pain, often during voiding but also in back and rectum. Frequent urination and increased urgency may suggest a ...
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Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms vary depending on the various types of prostatitis. Type I — Acute bacterial prostatitis Signs and symptoms of this form of prostatitis usually come on suddenly and may in...
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Causes ... The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ located behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum in males. It''s made up of smooth muscle, spongy tissue, and tiny ducts and glands. The primary func...
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Risk factors ... Although prostate problems occur most often in men age 60 or older, they can affect men of any age, particularly those older than 40. However, you''re more likely to develop prostatitis when you''re y...
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When to seek medical advice ... See your doctor if you develop any of the signs and symptoms of prostatitis, such as persistent urinary discomfort and pain, blood-tinged urine or semen, or pain while ejaculating — especially i...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Diagnosing prostatitis is a two-step process: The first involves ruling out any other conditions that may be causing your signs and symptoms. The second focuses on determining what kind of prostatitis...
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Resources
- About Prostatectomy (For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) (American College of Surgeons)
- American Foundation for Urologic Disease