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What Is It?
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits below the bladder in men. This gland makes fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen.
Prostatitis is inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland. When symptoms start gradually and linger for more than a couple of weeks, the condition is called chronic prostatitis. Doctors previously believed that all chronic prostatitis was caused by infection of the prostate by bacteria. However, it is now clear that symptoms of chronic prostatitis...
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Clinical trial: Lyrica for chronic pelvic pain and chronic pro...
This is a study to determine whether Lyrica is an effective treatment for chronic pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis. This international study is... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
The term "chronic prostatitis" describes a somewhat vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. ... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms
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Chronic bacterial prostatitis Symptoms Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those of acute prostatitis but are not as severe.... Read more »
Prostatitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the prostate gland that develops slowly and continues for a long period of... Read more »
Prostatitis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic bacterial prostatitis Prevention Avoiding urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases can help prevent chronic... Read more »
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