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Prostatitis Symptom

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms

Alternative Names

Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Symptoms

History of recurrent urinary tract infections
Low-grade or subtle symptoms may include:
- Low back pain
- Perineal or pelvic floor pain
- Testicular pain
- Pain and burning with urination
- Pain with ejaculation
- Pain with bowel movement
Recurrent low-grade fever
Pain on urination
Decreased urinary stream
Urinary hesitancy (delayed start of urination)
Frequent urination
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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Acute Prostatitis: An Overview

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Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview

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Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

The symptoms commonly associated with BPH are collectively called lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BPH is not always the cause of these symptoms. An enlarged prostate may be accompanied... Read more »

Enlarged Prostate and Incontinence

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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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