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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]
Overview
A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include previous history of sexually transmitted diseases, any new sexual partners, urogenital disorders, and recent catheterization or other genitourinary instrumentation.[1][2]
History
A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:[1][2]
- Previous history of sexually transmitted diseases
- Any new sexual partners
- Urogenital disorders
- Recent catheterization or other genitourinary instrumentation
Symptoms
Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis come on suddenly and are severe. Common symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis include:[3]
- Urinary frequency
- Urinary urgency
- Fever
- Chills
- A burning feeling or pain during urination
- Pain in the genital area, groin, lower abdomen, or lower back
- Nocturia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Body aches
- Urinary retention–the inability to empty the bladder completely
- Trouble starting a urine stream
- A weak or an interrupted urine stream
- Urinary blockage––the complete inability to urinate
The symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis are similar to those of acute bacterial prostatitis, though not as severe. Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis include:[3]
- Urinary frequency
- Urinary urgency
- Burning during urination
- Pain in the genital area, groin, lower abdomen, or lower back
- Nocturia
- Painful ejaculation
- Urinary retention
- Trouble starting a urine stream
- Weak or an interrupted urine stream
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lipsky BA, Byren I, Hoey CT (2010). "Treatment of bacterial prostatitis". Clin Infect Dis. 50 (12): 1641–52. doi:10.1086/652861. PMID 20459324.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Prostatitis - bacterial. NLM Medline Plus 2016. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000519.htm. Accessed on March 2, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate. NIDDK 2016. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/urologic-disease/prostatitis-disorders-of-the-prostate/Pages/facts.aspx#sec3. Accessed on March 2, 2016