Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling uncomfortable when using the restroom, with some pain. Usually, I feel a burning sensation at the urethral opening. It's just a constant state of unease. I'm only 32 years old, and I wonder if it could be prostatitis! If it really is, could you please tell me: What are the causes of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
1. Pathogenic Microorganism Infection: Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses can all serve as sources of infection leading to prostatitis in men. Among these, bacteria are the most common, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and non-gonococcal urethritis. In addition, the routes of bacterial invasion are numerous, primarily including hematogenous transmission, lymphatic transmission, and direct spread. The main target of infection is the male urethra. When a man urinates, urine passes through the prostate, and bacteria in the urine can directly enter the prostate, leading to prostatitis.2. Prostatic Congestion: If a man experiences issues like prostatic congestion in daily life, it can cause problems such as prostate enlargement, which in turn may lead to prostatitis.