Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I caught a cold. After recovering from the cold, I don't know why there started to be a discharge from my urethra, and I've also been experiencing lower back pain. In recent days, it has become increasingly severe. My friend said this might be prostatitis. Please ask: What tests should be done for prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate caused by specific and non-specific infections, leading to systemic or local symptoms. Its harm is significant, causing endless damage to men. The following are the harms:First, it harms the kidneys. An inflamed and swollen prostate can obstruct the urethra, leading to urinary tract obstruction, kidney hydronephrosis, and chronic kidney failure.
Second, it interferes with fertility. Abnormal prostatic fluid secretion disrupts sperm viability and quality, and can also cause seminal vesiculitis, hematospermia, and ultimately infertility.
Third, it causes sexual dysfunction. Inflammation damages the nerves responsible for sexual arousal, directly affecting sexual life and even straining marital relationships.
Fourth, long-term inflammation can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of bacterial infections.