Patient's question:
There is a pustule inside the urethral orifice that broke, red and swollen for twenty years. Recently, a urinary tract infection has recurred for two months and hasn't healed. A careful examination revealed prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the possibility of urethritis and prostatitis transforming into cancer is relatively small, but long-term chronic urethritis and urinary tract infections may lead to kidney damage. Men generally rarely experience urethritis again because of anatomical reasons; it is more common in women. If a man does have a recurrence, it is necessary to treat it promptly. Chronic urethritis may spread upwards to the renal pelvis and calyces, affecting kidney function. Prostatitis is the same; the actual possibility of it transforming into cancer is relatively small. It is recommended to drink more water regularly. If there are factors such as urinary tract stones or infections, it is important to treat prostatitis as early as possible. The condition of prostatitis is prone to recurrence, and long-term medication is often required.