Patient's question:
I am a 44-year-old male, and recently I have been feeling uncomfortable during urination. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor diagnosed me with prostatitis. I would like to know what are the causes of prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, pathogens invade the prostate through urine, leading to infection. Pathological anatomy confirms that prostatitis lesions are generally limited to the peripheral zone, where the ducts open obliquely into the posterior urethra perpendicular to the urine flow, making it prone to urine reflux. In contrast, the ducts in the central zone and transition zone align with the direction of urine flow, making them less susceptible to infection. Recent studies have also found that uric acid in urine not only stimulates the prostate but can also precipitate into stones, blocking the ducts and serving as a sanctuary for bacteria. These findings can elucidate that prostatitis syndrome is actually a manifestation of multiple diseases, with complex and variable clinical presentations that can lead to various complications or resolve spontaneously.