December 4th, 2014
Prostatitis is a condition in which the number of inflammatory cells in the prostate suddenly increases. The bacteria causing acute bacterial prostatitis also cause sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections. Such bacteria may include E Coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus.
From the urethra, infection can affect the prostate and further spread downward from the bladder or bloodstream. If anyone has had urinary catheters inserted for a long time are prone to prostatitis.
Most men with acute bacterial prostatitis experience the following symptoms:
Sometimes you may experience muscle or joint pain, tiredness, and high temperature. Other conditions that may result in acute bacterial prostatitis include urethritis, epididymitis, urinary catheters, injury to the perineum, cystoscopy, bladder outlet obstruction, and phimosis.
Some factors that riase the risk for acute bacterial prostatitis may include urethritis, sexually transmitted diseases, and UTIs. Those having multiple sexual partners are at a greater risk for acute prostatitis. Men who have anal intercourse without condoms are also vulnerable to this infection.
Some other risk factors include:
The condition may be diagnosed by a urine test. The doctor may ask you about your medical history before carrying out a physical examination. A digital rectal examination is also done in some cases, wherein the doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to massage the prostate and insert some amount of the fluid into the urethra. In acute bacterial prostatitis, the prostate may feel tender and swollen.
In some severe cases, there may be swelling or tenderness of groin lymph nodes or discharge from the urethra. Additional tests include:
The doctor will determine your treatment for prostatitis on the basis of:
The American Foundation for Urologic Disease suggests the following types of treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis.