Patient's question:
3 years ago, I felt uncomfortable and went for a check-up, where I was diagnosed with prostatitis. In these years, it has been recurring repeatedly, and it hasn't fully resolved. My wife has also been unable to get pregnant. I am currently very distressed. Could you please tell me: How do you get a prostatitis abscess?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis abscess is a complication of acute prostatitis, urethritis, and epididymitis. The most common causative organisms are aerobic gram-negative bacilli, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Patients are typically aged 40-60 and present with urinary frequency, urinary obstruction, or urinary retention. Perineal pain, evidence of acute epididymitis, hematuria, and purulent urethral discharge are less common. It is recommended that you seek medical treatment as soon as possible. For patients with prostatitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive symptomatic treatment promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.