Patient's question:
Doctor, my friend, went to the hospital for a thorough check-up last year and was diagnosed with kidney stones, not a very serious kind. Recently, he has been experiencing difficulties with erection, and he suspects he might have prostatitis? Is there a connection?Doctor's answer:
Kidney stones will never cause prostatitis. Prostatitis is primarily caused by the direct spread of urinary tract infections, hematogenous dissemination of infectious foci from other parts of the body, and prostatic calculi. Additionally, various factors leading to prostatic congestion, such as excessive alcohol consumption, sexual stimulation, prolonged sitting, tight clothing, chronic, and perineal injuries, are also contributing factors for prostatitis and should be avoided as much as possible. Prostatitis tends to recur easily, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, male patients should seek timely diagnosis and treatment from professional and reputable hospitals.