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Diagnosed chronic prostatitis. is the pain felt in the lower abdominal always dull aching or can it vary from dull to occasionally slightly sharper.

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It can: Chronic prostatitis (or chronic pelvic pain syndrome)gives pain,which ranges from mild to more severe & may be in the perineum(where it hurts to even sit),rectum or the surprapubic(lower mid abd.)area or rarely tip of penis. This is not a bacterial infection.Exact cause uncertain:theories:musculo-fascial,neurological,autoimmune.... Hope you get better with pain & other meds.

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Dr. Lee Peter Bee answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Prostatitis: Causes of chronic prostatitis are numerous. Symptoms of prostatitis include: pain in the low back, above the pubic bone, between the genitals and anus, the tip of the penis, and the urethra; pain during urination; pain during ejaculation; pain with bowel movement; blood may be present in the urine. Pain can be sharp to dull depending on extent of inflammation. Exam by a physician is the key.

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