Patient's question:
My husband has been suffering from prostatitis for several months and has been taking medication to suppress it. But recently, for some reason, his frequent urination and pain have been persistently easing. What is prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Prostate pain is generally seen in acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. During acute prostatitis, patients may experience fever and prostate pain, often accompanied by frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete urination. In severe cases, urinary retention may recur. Chronic prostatitis typically involves urinary abnormalities and pain. Urinary abnormalities primarily manifest as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and a split stream. Pain mainly appears in the perineum, lumbosacral region, testicles, or inner thighs as radiating pain.If prostate pain occurs, it is best to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the urinary system and a prostate fluid examination to determine the underlying cause and provide specific treatment. Other causes of prostate pain include diet, lack of exercise, and dehydration.