Patient's question:
In our unit, there's a guy who is said to have developed prostatitis. No wonder he keeps running to the bathroom and often puts his hands on his hips, saying he has lower back pain. I wonder what causes this condition?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is often caused by frequent drug abuse, excessive alcohol consumption, cycling, horseback riding, and other activities that can lead to prostatic congestion, which is closely related to the onset of prostatitis. Ignoring cold exposure can lead to sympathetic nerve activity in the prostate, resulting in increased urethral pressure. Due to constriction, metabolism is obstructed, leading to accumulation and congestion. This is also a cause of prostatitis. Some sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonococcal urethritis, are common, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae enters the prostate through the urethra and prostatic ducts, causing prostatitis.