One of the most common prostate problems
men encounter is one you seldom hear
about. According to some estimates, up to
a quarter of all visits men make to a
doctor for genital or urinary problems are
related to prostatitis. Not only is this
condition common, it can also be difficult
to diagnose and treat.
Prostatitis is a general term for
inflammation of the prostate gland — an
organ about the size and shape of a
walnut, located just below the bladder in
males. The prostate gland's main function
is to produce semen, the fluid that helps
nourish and transport sperm. An inflamed
prostate can cause a variety of symptoms,
including a frequent and urgent need to
urinate and pain or burning when urinating
(dysuria) — often accompanied by pelvic,
groin or low back pain.
Prostatitis can appear in several forms.
The acute form is the least common, but is
also the most severe. Symptoms are often
sudden, and the condition may require
hospitalization. Symptoms of chronic
prostatitis tend to develop more slowly
and aren't as severe as those of acute
prostatitis.
It's not always possible to completely
eliminate prostatitis, but in many cases
your symptoms can be controlled. In
addition to medication, treatments such as
heat therapy, biofeedback and sometimes
just drinking a lot of water or avoiding
certain foods can provide relief.
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