Patient's question:
I have found that my body has been in trouble for the past two weeks. When I go to the toilet to urinate, I often feel a lot of pain. Due to my health issues, I later went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result showed prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
The main causes of acute prostatitis are as follows:1. Sexually transmitted infections. It is common in patients with sexually transmitted diseases, particularly with gonococcal urethritis. The gonococcus enters the prostate through the urethra and prostatic ducts, making it a cause of acute prostatitis.
2. Prostatic calculi or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3. Iatrogenic factors. This is mainly due to male catheterization or urethral dilation, where improper operation leads to the introduction of bacteria by urethral instruments, resulting in sepsis.
4. Abnormal sexual activity. For example, frequent sexual activity, interrupted intercourse, or excessive sexual restraint in male patients can cause prostatic congestion. Moreover, chronic prostatic congestion leads to a decline in prostatic immunity, making it easier for bacteria to infect and cause acute prostatitis.