Patient's question:
I am a patient with prostatitis, and my prostate is enlarged. I occasionally experience frequent urination and a feeling of incomplete urination. I have seen a doctor and taken medication, but I have noticed that I am now urinating protein in my urine. Why does prostatitis cause proteinuria? Has it become more serious?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is caused by inflammatory infections and is related to various factors such as lifestyle and dietary habits. It is a common urological disease diagnosed in clinical practice. The treatment of prostatitis is relatively slow, making it prone to non-healing and recurring. If treatment is delayed or not properly managed, it can lead to kidney infection and result in nephritis. During the treatment of prostatitis, if proteinuria is detected, it indicates kidney problems, suggesting that the condition is relatively severe. In such cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly at a formal hospital's neurology department for follow-up.