Question 1

how can i distinguish between a urethral stricture and prostatitis?

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Here's some...: Specifically, diminished urine flow from urethral strictures will slowly progressivelyrics diminish and can not be improved with alpha-blocker, but that from prostatitis may fluctuate and be improved with alpha-blocker. More? Seek professional evaluation and counseling timely.

Question 2

what causes prostatitis?

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Unclear: Although there is no consensus on the cause of bacterial prostatitis many believe it is caused by the lymphatic spread of bacteria from the intestines.

Question 3

what usually causes prostatitis?

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Inflammation: There is 4 general catagories of prostatitis: 
1. Acute bacterial - caused by infection
2. Chronic bacterial -  recurrent bacterial infection
3. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome - may result from chronic nonbacterial prostatitis - most common (inflammation without infection) or prostadynia (symptoms without infection or inflammation)
4. Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis - found on biopsy.

Question 4

what causes prostatitis in celebite men?

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Perhaps: Prostate and seminal vesicle congestion is 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 5

can too much sex with hookers cause prostatitis?

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Possibly: Prostatitis is a complication of urinary tract infection (UTI) in men. What you should be worried about more is catching an std, viral hepatitis, or hiv.

Question 6

what causes chronic prostatitis?

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Unclear: There is not enough space here to discuss chronic prostatitis. It may be bacterial (5%) or nonbacterial. The nonbacterial form is difficult to treat effectively. Nonbacterial prostatitis may be related to chronic pelvic pain syndromes and to interstitial cystitis.

Question 7

could prostatitis cause hemorrhoids?

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No: Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland than can or cannot be associated with bacterial infection, depending on the course of the disease. Hemorrhoids are not caused by prostate problems; other causes must be evaluated if hemmorhoids if present.

Question 8

what's chronic prostatitis caused by?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can prostatitis caused by excessive ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

No .....and Yes: If you are referring to masturbation, then the answer is No.  If you are referring to unprotected ejaculations with partner(s) who have a STD (sexually transmitted disease) then the answer is Yes. STD infections can  result in prostatitis.  Occasionally symptoms that feel like prostatitis (called "prostadynia") can occur without a active infection. A Urologist or Infectious Disease MD can clarify.

Question 10

can epididymitis cause prostatitis or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Various bacteria can cause either one, but neither condition causes the other one.

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