Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland which can occur suddenly or develop gradually over a long time. This disease is usually characterized by pain and difficulty urinating.
CAUSES OF PROSTATITIS
Based on the cause, prostatitis is divided into four types, namely
- Acute bacterial prostatitis
This is a type of prostatitis caused by bacterial infection of the prostate such as Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae & Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Chronic bacterial prostatitis
This type of prostatitis is caused by the same bacterial infection as acute bacterial prostatitis. However, bacterial infections develop over a longer period of time compared to acute bacterial prostatitis.
- Chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A type of prostatitis whose cause is not yet known. However, several conditions are thought to trigger chronic prostatitis are as follows: Injury to the nerves around the prostate, stress, irritable bowel syndrome, & previously had a urinary tract infection.
- Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
The cause of this type of prostatitis is not yet known and this type of prostatitis also does not cause any specific symptoms, so sufferers often only become aware of the condition when having a prostate examination.
PROSTATITIS SYMPTOMS?
Prostatitis causes symptoms that vary according to the type and severity. However, a number of common symptoms of this disease are:
- Pain when urinating
- Fever and chills
- Weakened urine flow
- Bloody urine (hematuria)
- Urine is foamy and smells bad
- Pain in the back or lower abdomen
- Pain during ejaculation
DIAGNOSIS MADE
The Urulogy Specialist will perform a physical examination. Apart from that, several supporting examinations are carried out to confirm the diagnosis of prostatitis:
- Urine test & Blood test
- CT scan or ultrasound scan to check the condition of the prostate
- Sampling fluid secretions from the prostate
TREATMENT
Treatment for prostatitis varies according to the type and condition of the patient. The medical actions carried out by doctors to treat prostatitis are as follows:
- Drugs
To treat prostatitis patients, doctors will usually prescribe several types of medication, such as: antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs to relieve pain.
- Use of catheter
Doctors usually install a catheter in prostatitis sufferers who have difficulty urinating.
- Operation
Operations that can be performed are Kidney / Urinary Tract Stones, Prostate Tumors / Cancer, Kidney / Urinary Tract, Urinary Tract Infections, Prostate Gland Disease (Prostatitis, Benign Prostate Enlargement), Erectile Dysfunction, and Infertility / Fertility Disorders.
Prostatitis needs to be treated quickly & appropriately so as not to cause serious complications. If you & your family experience symptoms & complaints like the reviews above, don't hesitate to contact & visit Grha Kedoya Hospital to get the right diagnosis and medical treatment from our specialist doctors.
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This article was written by dr. Gideon FP Tampubolon, Sp.U ( Urology Specialist Doctor at Grha Kedoya Hospital)