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Health Encyclopedia: Prostatitis Chronic

Definition

Chronic prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that develops gradually, continues for a prolonged period, and typically has subtle symptoms.

Alternative Names

Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Chronic prostatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection. It may be associated with or follow urinary tract infection, urethritis, epididymitis, or acute prostatitis. The most common causes are Esche...

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Expert & Community Posts

How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...do arise, many men wish they never had one. Prostatitis, infectious or inflammatory... Read more »

Radical Surgery to Treat Prostatitis

By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...you aware of using a radical prostatectomy to treat prostatitis? Prostatitis is an infection or... Read more »

Can Enlarged Prostate Occur in a Young Man?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, What causes the prostate to enlarge in a man who is only 35 years of age? How can... Read more »

Can Anal Intercourse Harm an Enlarged Prostate?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motoloa, Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate? The physical act of anal... Read more »

How Long Do Lupron Injections Work?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, If you have had prostate surgery and need salvage radiation, but elect to take... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acute Prostatitis: An Overview

Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized glandular organ located in men at the entrance/exit of... Read more »

PSA Testing and Screening for Prostate Cancer: When to Start

At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated. The recommendations of the American Cancer Society are for all... Read more »

Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence

By Jasmine Schmidt, HealthCentral's Incontinence Expert Although women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence, that doesnt mean that we should ignore our male counterparts when it... Read more »

PSA Test: How it Works and What Your PSA Level Means

...prostatic hyperplasia or BPH (enlarged prostate), infections or inflammatory conditions of the prostate (prostatitis), urinary tract infections and prostatic stones. Even in healthy men, PSA 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. The prostate gland is a chestnut-shaped glandular... Read more »

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Medications

Avodart Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to shrink an enlarged prostate in men with a condition called benign... Read more »

Flomax Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign... Read more »

Cardura XL Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a condition of the prostate gland called BPH... Read more »

Nilandron Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used in men along with surgery (removal of the testicles) or other... Read more »

Eulexin Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used in men with other medications and sometimes with radiation treatments... Read more »

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