Symptoms that may indicate that the prostate is inflamed

Prostatitis is characterized by an inflammation of the prostate that causes an increase in its size, which can cause symptoms such as pain, burning during urination, fever, among others, says urologist in West Delhi.

Generally, prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection and, in general, the treatment consists in the administration of antibiotics, analgesics and anti-inflammatories indicated by the urologist.

What are the symptoms of prostatitis

The most common symptoms that may indicate the presence of a prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate, are mainly the decrease in the strength of the urine stream and painful urination.

In addition to the symptoms indicated, prostatitis can also cause fever and chills, especially if the prostatitis is caused by an infection. However, the only way to confirm the diagnosis is to consult a urologist in Janakpuri to indicate laboratory tests such as a blood test, urine or even an ultrasound.

When urinary frequency increases, there may be blood in the urine, which is common cause impotence due to constant pain. However, these symptoms can also be related to a urinary infection in man.

Most common causes of prostatitis

Although there are different causes that can result in inflammation of the prostate, most prostatitis is caused by an infection, especially bacteria. For this reason, it is relatively common for prostatitis to be treated with the use of antibiotics, which must be prescribed by the urologist in Palam.

In some cases, prostatitis can be caused by surgeries or injuries in the region and in some situations, it is not possible to determine what the cause is.

Classification of prostatitis

Prostatitis is classified as:

• Type I - Acute bacterial prostatitis;
• Type II - Chronic bacterial prostatitis;
• Type III A - Pelvic pain syndrome, also known as chronic inflammatory prostatitis;
• Type III B - Chronic non-inflammatory prostatitis, pelvic pain syndrome or prostatodynia;
• Type IV - Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis.

In general, acute and chronic prostatitis present the same symptoms, only the acute one becomes chronic when the symptoms last for more than 3 months.

How the diagnosis of prostatitis is made

The diagnosis of prostatitis is made considering the symptoms referred by the patient and, which are usually related to difficulty urinating.

Also, the urologist in Dwarka can indicate the collection of urine, prostatic fluid and recommend the performance of tests such as flowmetry, digital rectal examination, PSA blood test or even biopsy to confirm the cause of the prostate enlargement.

Treatment for prostatitis

The treatment of prostatitis is indicated by the urologist in Uttam Nagar, who in most cases, identifies an infection and prescribes the use of antibiotics in tablets or, in more severe cases, medications that are applied directly intravenously at the kidney hospital in Uttam Nagar.

In addition, the doctor may also prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatories to relieve symptoms or alpha blockers such as tamsulosin, which helps relax the neck of the bladder and muscle fibres where the prostate attaches to the bladder.

In chronic bacterial prostatitis, treatment with antibiotics lasts for approximately 3 months. However, when antibiotics do not help reduce inflammation, surgery may be necessary to remove the prostatic abscess that is causing the symptoms, says urologist in Hari Nagar.