Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate Gland
Prostatitis can strike in an acute, rapidly developing form, or as a chronic, low-grade condition, with symptoms appearing only occasionally.
The prostate gland is a small organ encircling the beginning of the urethra in males. Inflammation of this gland is referred to as prostatitis. The condition of this gland affects a man's mental state, as well as his capacity for work and his potency. Prostatitis tends to flare up in the fall and winter seasons. Acute prostatitis is most often tied to bacterial infection, which is easy to diagnose and treat. If the inflammation is chronic it is much harder, of course, to find and treat the source of the problem. A man with a history of urinary tract infections is more vulnerable to prostatitis.
Inflammation usually develops as a result of bacteria reaching the prostate gland through the blood or through infected urine. It is much less common for infection to be transmitted during a medical procedure (cystoscopy or catheterization). Besides infection, other causes of prostatitis include a general lowering of immune system function, disruptions to blood circulation or, often, an irregular sex life. Approximately half of all men suffer from chronic or acute cystitis. This condition can lead to sterility and may be associated with sexual dysfunction.
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Acute inflammation can cause elevated fever, chills, muscle pain or pain in the lower back, perineum, or joints. Urination become more frequent and the flow of urine may be weak and painful. Urine is usually cloudy. Chronic prostatitis sometimes does not generate symptoms.
Common complications from prostatitis include urinary tract infections. Men may experience pain during ejaculation. There may be blood in the semen, or there may be a discharge. It is likely that the infection will spread to the kidneys. In severe cases this may lead to kidney deficiency.
In general, among young men the most common prostate problem is inflammation, while starting in middle age problems are associated with disrupted blood flow.
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