Patient's question:
I've been experiencing severe pain in my lower abdomen recently, and urination isn't smooth either. Sometimes I feel like I can't urinate at all, which is extremely painful. Last week, I had a thorough check-up at the hospital, and the doctor said I have prostatitis. However, I've heard that prostatitis wouldn't cause this much pain, so I'd like to ask if prostatitis can cause pain?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, prostatitis can cause recurrent pain in the lower abdomen and also lead to pain and burning sensation during urination. This is due to prostatitis causing prostate enlargement or edema. For treating prostatitis, it is recommended to visit a local hospital for a prostatic fluid test and color Doppler ultrasound to identify the cause. If it is acute bacterial infection-induced, it is advised to treat it with antibiotic medications or herbal remedies for symptomatic relief.