Question 1

Is there a difference between prostatitis and prostatorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Prostatorrhea is an abnormal discharge from the prostate which may be seen during prostatitis.  Prostatitis simply means inflammation of the prostate gland.

Question 2

What are the differences between prostatitis and prostatorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis is one of the most misused and even abused medical Dx, and theoretically it denotes inflammatory change inside prostate but clinically most patients carrying Dx of prostatitis have no real infection or inflammation. Prostatorrhea is a term having been obsoleting in its use. Clinically, it denotes some unwanted discharge of prostate and seminal fluid on constipation and straining...

Question 3

Is there a difference between prostatitis and urethritis?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis affects the prostate gland, a pelvic organ responsible for semen production.  Urethritis affects the urethra.  Bacteria causing the 2 differ; urethritis is more often a sexually transmitted infection (but not always).  Prostatitis is usually caused by the same bugs that cause uti's.  Symptoms also differ--prostatitis is usaually a deep pain, urethritis is burning and penile discharge.

Question 4

What is the difference between uti and prostatitis?

Accepted Answer

"uti" includes all types of infections in the urinary tract.  Cystitis is specifically a term describing inflammation of the bladder. Pyelonephritis (also a uti) on the other hand is an infection of the kidney causing significant systemic  symptoms. Prostatitis often causes vague aching symptoms often with negative urine cultures.

Question 5

How do i know if i have prostatitis or another prostate issue? seems the symptoms are the same. is there a difference in the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing prostatitis from other causes of similar symptoms (e.g., urinary urgency, bladder discomfort, testicular or low abdominal pain, etc) is difficult even for an expert doctor and impossible based on symptoms alone. Also, there are several kinds of prostatitis, with different treatments. Professional evaluation is needed, preferably by a urologist. Good luck!

Question 6

What are some of the symptomatic differences between bph, oab , and prostatitis?

Accepted Answer

BPH
Slow stream, hesitant stream, nocturia , maybe urgent urination, intermittent stream
OAB
Urgency, frequency, urge incontimence
PROSTATITIS
Burning, frequency, blood in urine, cloudy foul smelling urine, maybe fever

Question 7

I have been treating prostatitis using difference types of antibiotics  since last 3 years, still i could not recover from it. please advise what todo?

Accepted Answer

See a urologist.  Prostate is not an organ which is penetrated effectively by most antibiotics, so the choice of drugs will limit their efficacy.  You also need to promote drainage, first with sitz baths, frequent ejaculation, and when the acute process calms down, prostatic massage may help.  But please see a good urologist as there may be other problems associated.

Question 8

Difference b/w prostate congestion and prostatitis problem? is both can cause urine retention and treatment for both for male of 27 years?thank doctor

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis can cause swelling of prostate and urinary obstruction.

Question 9

Doctor has given me roxin 400mg to treat prostatitis, i am concerned its urethritis. what is the key difference in symptoms? i have no discharge's. only tenderness of the uretha after ejaculation, with urge to urinate more often. please help

Accepted Answer

an exam of the prostate may help to differentiate between the two locations for infection.  Discuss your concerns with your doctor, for further testing/exam

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Is there a difference between prostatitis and prostatorrhea