Patient's question:
My cousin's classmate was originally the same as my cousin, supposed to be in university this year. However, he recently contracted prostatitis and couldn't take the university entrance exam due to its severity. He had to seek medical attention. How could someone so young get prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
You've confused between prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (fibrosis). Prostatitis is more common in young people, while benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Most cases of prostatitis in young people are related to poor lifestyle habits. Additionally, it can be associated with certain diseases, such as excessive foreskin, poor local hygiene, hemorrhoids, perianal abscesses, chronic colitis, untreated or inadequately treated urethritis, and untreated skin or throat inflammation, all of which can lead to prostatitis. You can check which of these factors may be relevant to you. However, it's important to note that you are too young, and chronic prostatitis can have a significant impact on your future, especially on sexual function and fertility. Therefore, it's best to seek treatment early and make changes to your poor lifestyle habits.