Patient's question:
What is acute prostatitis? What should patients with acute prostatitis pay attention to? How is it caused?Doctor's answer:
Hello, acute prostatitis is primarily characterized as a sudden onset febrile illness, with common symptoms including: a heavy pressure sensation in the perineum or suprapubic region, which worsens with prolonged sitting or defecation and radiates to the waist, lower abdomen, back, thighs, and other areas; dysuria (painful urination), urinary urgency, urinary frequency, urinary dripping, and purulent urethral discharge during urination; in severe cases, difficulty urinating, a thinning or interruption of the urinary stream, and urinary retention may occur; accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, high fever, chills, collapse, or sepsis. During sudden onset, systemic symptoms may mask local symptoms. It is important to closely monitor the condition's progression and seek medical attention promptly. Wishing you good health!