ABSTRACT – Prostatitis is an inflammation of a prostate gland which is located below the bladder in males. Prostate...
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of a prostate gland which is located below the bladder in males. Prostate gland is responsible to produce semen and urethra carries urine which passes through prostate hence it affects both the sexual and urinary functions. Chronic Prostatitis develops gradually and can last for 3 months and more.
CAUSES –
Cause of Prostatitis is not identified yet but following can increase the chances of getting affected:
Common strains of bacteria
Urinary tract infections
Damage of nerve in urinary tract
Psychological stress
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS-
Pain or burning sensation while urination
Severe pelvic or genital pain
Frequent and urgent urination
Pain in the perineum
Flu like symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea or vomiting
Pain and difficulty while ejaculation
COMPLICATIONS-
Bacterial infection in the blood (Bacteremia)
Epididymitis
Prostatic Abscess
Semen Abnormalities
Infertility