Patient's question:
I am 26 years old and currently undergoing training. Recently, I have frequently experienced frequent urination and urgency, and sometimes there is a stinging sensation when urinating again. After searching online, it is said that it could be acute prostatitis. I would like to go to the hospital for a check-up. How should acute prostatitis be examined carefully?Doctor's answer:
Acute prostatitis is primarily diagnosed through tests such as routine urine analysis, blood tests, prostatic fluid analysis, prostate MRI, and digital rectal examination of the prostate. During the diagnostic process, it is essential to identify the underlying cause of acute prostatitis. Once the cause is determined, bacterial infection is often the culprit. It is recommended to conduct bacterial culture of prostatic fluid to determine the appropriate broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, penicillins, or macrolides.