Patient's question:
Hello, I have been experiencing fatigue, nausea, and high fever recently. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a prostatitis abscess. What are the differences between a prostatitis abscess and a prostatitis cyst?Doctor's answer:
The difference between cysts and abscesses is that the former is composed of epithelial secretion, with the cyst fluid produced by epithelial secretion being sterile, while the latter is formed by pus encapsulation and is believed to be dirty. Because cysts involve epithelial secretion, cyst surgery requires complete removal, as residual epithelial secretion can easily lead to recurrence. In contrast, abscesses can be treated by aspiration and drainage, and it is necessary to use antimicrobial drugs in conjunction with this treatment. Prostate conditions can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and recurrence is prone after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!