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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, a common condition in adult males. Often caused by infection, prostatitis may develop rapidly ( acute ) or slowly ( chronic ).

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Symptoms
This state is a medical emergency that demands immediate medical help.
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Causes
This state is a medical emergency that demands immediate medical help.
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Tests
Most often the symptoms and physical findings are enough to form a diagnosis of prostatitis. Many patients with chronic...
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Treatments
Prostatitis : Treatment.
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Drugs
  • carbenicillin
  • ceftriaxone
  • ciprofloxacin
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. and Chinese herbal medicine also can be effective in treating prostatitis. A treatment populariz...
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Risk Factors
  • Benign enlargement of prostate
  • Bladder outlet obstruction
  • Epididymitis
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Complications
Most patients with acute bacterial prostatitis are cured if they receive proper antibiotic treatment. Every effort shou...
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Prevention
If the kidneys, bladder, or other genitourinary organs are infected, prompt treatment may prevent the development of pr...
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Doctor Specialties
  • Urologist
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In Depth

Diet and Exercise
Well Being
Preventive Care
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Heart Disease and Stroke
Erectile Dysfunction
Prostate Cancer
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Goodies
What You Need to Know About STDs
Get Tested for a Silent STD, Chlamydia
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What Are Epididymitis and Orchitis?
What Is Gout?
Treating Incontinence in Men
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Assessments
Calculators
Quizzes
Prostate Health Quiz
Impotence Quiz
Drug Interaction Quiz

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The Key to LongTerm Prostate Health
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Fever Quiz
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Inflammation Of Prostate
Prostate Cancer
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Prostatitis
Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Bacterial Prostatitis
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