A 43-year-old member asked:
Could chronic non bacterial prostatitis cause a prostate to swell?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes it could: Inflammation causes swelling.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 32-year-old member asked:
Why is chronic non-bacterial prostatitis hard to cure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Unknow?: Remember: behind what we know always hides a lot of what we still don't know
chronic non-bacterial prostatitis is a diagnosis of exclusion. The above fact and notion applies to it also.
In management, to a sense, we handle its related symptoms including irritative or obstructive voiding symptoms or local discomfort with medications, reassurance, adjusting expectation...
See expert as needed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Can chronic non-bacterial prostatitis be cured?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Here are some ...: This diagnosis is a potpourri of various still unknown prostate-related disorders. Thus far, some mystery surrounding it is still in the cloud, its reasonable care options are available ranging from taking alpha-blocker, pelvic floor muscle exercise, possible drug use for pelvis nerve (pudental) neuropathy or even nerve block, etc. In short, it's manageable but not necessarily curable. More? Ask.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 29, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.