Patient's question:
My boyfriend went to the hospital for a check-up yesterday and was told he has a prostatitis abscess. But he hasn't been feeling well these past few days. The doctor said that if this condition isn't treated promptly, it might affect his ability to have children. However, I think his daily routine is quite normal.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the hazards include these: Prostatic abscesses are often secondary to acute bacterial prostatitis, urethritis, and epididymitis. As the inflammation progresses to the surrounding tissues of the acini, it causes acinar necrosis, blood vessel rupture, and the formation of abscesses. The main features of prostatic abscesses are a swollen prostate with fluctuating tenderness upon rectal examination, and the pain is quite pronounced. General supportive and symptomatic treatment includes bed rest, semi-recumbent position to facilitate the localization of inflammation, providing adequate nutrition and fluid intake, physical cooling when high fever occurs, correcting electrolyte disorders and acid-base balance, and administering sedatives and analgesics for severe pain.