Patient's question:
I have been sick for a while. Recently, I often have a frequent urge to urinate, urinate frequently, and even see blood in my urine. It feels very painful. I would like to ask the doctor, what kind of tests are generally required for prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
A thorough examination of prostatitis primarily includes:Prostatic fluid microscopy: Normal prostatic fluid, culture negative;
Digital rectal examination: This mainly checks for no special abnormalities in the prostate;
Bladder and urethra contrast examination: Can reveal bladder neck obstruction during voiding or recurrent incomplete funnel-shaped appearance, urethral stricture at the external urethral sphincter;
Urodynamic imaging tests, etc.
Prostatitis patients mainly exhibit pain in the perineum, penis, scrotum, or urethra. Some patients may also experience symptoms such as weak urine flow or interrupted urine flow. In such cases, patients should seek medical attention early for relevant examinations to confirm the cause and receive timely treatment.