Patient's question:
What are the different types of prostatitis?What are the causes of each type?
Which type is the most difficult to treat? Which type is the easiest to relapse? How can it be completely cured?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The reference standards for prostatitis vary, and different classifications exist.It can be divided into acute and chronic forms.
1. Etiology of Acute Prostatitis:
Acute prostatitis often occurs when the body's general or local resistance is weakened. The pathogenic bacteria enter the prostate through the bloodstream or the urethra from other parts of the body.
2. Etiology of Chronic Prostatitis:
The etiology of chronic prostatitis is relatively complex.
Symptoms
1. Clinical Manifestations of Acute Prostatitis:
Onset is abrupt, with systemic infection symptoms or sepsis manifestations, such as high fever, frequent urination, urgent urination, dysuria, urethral pain, perineal and suprapubic pain, rectal fullness, and difficulty defecating. Occasionally, bladder neck edema and spasm may lead to urinary retention or even urinary retention.
2. Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Prostatitis:
Symptoms vary greatly among patients. Common symptoms include:
1. Pain: The posterior urethra may have a burning or crawling sensation. Pain in the perineum and anal area can radiate to the lumbosacral region, inguinal area, suprapubic region, penis, testicles, and occasionally to the abdomen.
2. Urinary System Symptoms: Inflammation affecting the urethra may cause mild frequent urination, urgent urination, and dysuria. Some patients may also experience terminal hematuria. Mucus or purulent secretions may be discharged from the urethral meatus before morning urination or during defecation.
3. Sexual Dysfunction:
4. Neurasthenia Symptoms: Depression, fatigue, insomnia, etc.
5. Secondary Symptoms: Conjunctivitis, iritis, arthritis, neuritis, and other conditions may occur.
Prostatitis can be prevented in the following ways:
1. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption;