Patient's question:
The difference between acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitisDoctor's answer:
Hello, prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic forms, with chronic being more common in clinical practice.1. The main clinical symptoms of acute prostatitis include: primarily pain in the perineum, anus, lower abdomen, testicles, and penis; accompanied by frequent urination, urinary urgency, dysuria, terminal hematuria, and possible urethral discharge. Sudden onset with chills, fever, and body pain; digital rectal examination reveals an enlarged, tender, and fluctuating prostate with increased white blood cells. If treatment is incomplete, it can transform into chronic prostatitis.
2. The main manifestations of chronic prostatitis include: frequent urination, urinary urgency, difficulty urinating, and white secretions in the urethral opening in the morning. During urination, discomfort and pain in the perineum, lower abdomen, testicles, and lumbosacral region may occur, and it can also affect sexual function and fertility.
It is recommended that you undergo comprehensive observation and actively seek medical attention. Follow the doctor's advice for timely symptomatic treatment to avoid further delay in diagnosis. Wishing you good health.