Question 1

ive been sitting alot at work, i have gotten a chronic "pleasure" feeling in my perineum? and i dont know why, nerve damage? (i also self prostate massage, can.this be a likelier cause? want to.know what is causing this

Accepted Answer

Urologist: I would consider this some type of prostate condition rather than nerve damage. Perhaps recurrent prostatic congestion/irritation promotes the sensation. A urologist would be best to consult for evaluation and treatment. You should also get advice about your practice and technique of self prostatic massage treatments.

Question 2

can an enlarged prostate cause e.d?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : In general, prostatic enlargement is unrelated to erectile dysfunction.  The only connection is that the incidence of both increase with age.

Question 3

what can cause prostate pain?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The fundamental cause is irritation to the nerve endings near, on, or inside the prostate by inflammation - infection, or by referring pain from the disorders of regional muscles, joints, and nerves so leading to the puzzles and debates on CP / CPPS as acronyms of chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome. More? Ask treating urologist timely.

Question 4

does an inactive prostate cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

Prostate: If by "inactive" you mean no ejaculations (by whatever means) then no, there are no health consequences of sexual inactivity.

Question 5

does aging and not enough sex cause prostate problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aging affects the prostate in 2 ways: the prostate gets larger with age and older men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer.  Testicular function and primarily testosterone production also decrease with age. Thus sexual function, desire and erectile function tends to decrease with age. This can be made worse if you are a smoker, diabetic or overweight. Patricio gargollo, pediatric urologist, .

Question 6

can hardness prostate be caused by any kind of medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: Not likely, probably either has BPH- benign prostatic hyperplasia vs malignancy.Needs to be evaluated by urologist for biopsy

Question 7

what prostate problems are caused by overindlugence in sex?

Accepted Answer

Overindulgence eh?: None specifically but it could possibly cause a bacterial infection called prostatiits.  This is painful and takes a while to treat.  You could also have a sexually transmitted disease causing symptoms also.  If you are having problems see your doctor.

Question 8

prostate three times bigger than normal. what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Genes: It is genetic.  Large prostate glands tend to run in families. Symptoms of BPH are common in families.  This is one you can actually blame on someone else.

Question 9

if there is pain in prostate what is the reason?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: Most often pain in the prostate is due to either acute bacterial prostatitis or chronic prostatitis.  Get a prostate exam by a urologist.

Question 10

what causes enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

DHT: Testosterone is converted to an active form Dihydrotestosterone  in the prostate tissue by an enzyme , 5 alpha reductase.  It is postulated this process leads to or causes prostate hypertrophy.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Causes of prostate pain when sitting

A member asked:

Ive been sitting alot at work, i have gotten a chronic "pleasure" feeling in my perineum? and i dont know why, nerve damage? (i also self prostate massage, can.this be a likelier cause? want to.know what is causing this

A member asked:

Can an enlarged prostate cause e.d?

A member asked:

What can cause prostate pain?

A member asked:

Does an inactive prostate cause health problems?

A member asked:

Does aging and not enough sex cause prostate problems?

A member asked:

Can hardness prostate be caused by any kind of medicine ?

A member asked:

What prostate problems are caused by overindlugence in sex?

A member asked:

Prostate three times bigger than normal. what would cause this?

A member asked:

If there is pain in prostate what is the reason?

A member asked:

What causes enlarged prostate?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?