Question 1

can chronic prostatitis change the fertility of a male?

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Yes: Prostatitis can affect sperm quality, semen thickness and volume and should be treated.

Question 2

what is the frequency of chronic prostatitis among men in their 30's?

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Very common: Prostatitis is very common in men in their 30s. Treatment consists of antibiotics daily for 3 to 4 weeks.

Question 3

can i get my wife pregnant if i have chronic prostatitis 26 male?

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Yes, you can if ...: Most likely, you will if the sperms in your semen are adequate in number, concentration, mobility, maturation, etc., both of you are okay in coitus, and she is in appropriate functional &amp; anatomical integration, especially in genital system. Remember: Some 50% of infertility result from female factory; 30%, from male's; 20%, from female's &amp; male's. More? Seek evaluation &amp; counseling timely.

Question 4

i am a 26 year-old male, diagnosed with chronic prostatitis a week ago. now, my urethral opening is slightly swollen, it is a symptom of prostatitis?

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Possible: If the prostate is inflammed because of prostatitis, the entire urine channel (urethra) could be inflammed, including the opening. Are you being treated for the prostatitis? Check again with your doctor in 1-2 weeks if it is still swollen

Question 5

what's chronic prostatitis caused by?

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Not all prostatitis: Is bacterial. Perhaps prostate and seminal vesicle congestion may be irritating?  We call prostatis when we cannot make a more specific diagnosis, and you suffer irritative effects.  Commonly, anti-biotics are used, and anti-inflammatories.  But sex, too much or too little, has no established role. Having sex can elevate the psa test, however.

Question 6

what can i do to calm my chronic prostatitis?

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Work with urologist.: Chronic prostatitis can be a very difficult problem to endure and to manage. In cases where bacteria have been isolated, close followup with repeat cultures and appropriate antibiotics is necessary. Where no infection has been detected, a multi-prong approach with medications, pelvic floor training, and pain management strategies may be required.

Question 7

how is chinese medicine for chronic prostatitis?

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Drug info: Call your states drug information center, they will have case studies. Also "Natural Medicine Database" is an online resource for information regarding a specific drug, herb, etc...

Question 8

what is the best medicine for my chronic prostatitis?

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No correct choice: There are different sub-types of prostatitis and for each the treatment varies. Also important to rule out other causes for your symptoms. Speak to a urologist. In general treatments might include: antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, Alpha blockers, physical therapy, chronic pain management, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, prostate massage.

Question 9

can there be any cure for chronic prostatitis?

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Chronic Rx!: Usually a chronic course of Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Metronidazole will help.  However, there is mounting evidence that in some ways it may be an autoimmune disease, ie. A reaction to bacterial debris left in the prostate after repeat infection! prevention is always key.

Question 10

can teen boy 17 years old have chronic prostatitis?

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: Possible but unlikely. If a 17 year old has symptoms suggesting prostatitis, it probably is more likely he has genitally focused anxiety or the chronic pelvic pain syndrome. CPPS is sometimes still called chronic prostatitis, but may not involve the prostate. Google CPPS (spell it out) for more information. The Wikipedia article is good, as is information from the Stanford Univ dept of urology.

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