Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to ask, now I have some lower back pain, and sometimes it takes a very long time to urinate, about ten minutes to finish urinating. In my case, does it have prostatitis? What are the symptoms of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a condition that rarely causes recurring lower back pain. However, the symptom of prolonged urination may also be caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. Your lower back pain could be due to conditions such as a herniated disc in the lumbar spine or other diseases like kidney issues. Therefore, it is recommended that you undergo a thorough examination including a prostate ultrasound, lumbar spine MRI, and a urinary system ultrasound. The purpose is to identify the underlying cause and confirm the diagnosis. Only with a clear diagnosis can targeted treatment be administered.