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How is prostatitis diagnosed in a guy?

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Examination: Diagnosis looks at symptoms, examination of the prostate and microscopic examination of prostate fluid. Culture of the prostate fluid is helpful but not mandatory.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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Was diagnose with prostatitis. Because urine and blood work normal but ct scan showed inflammation, also no pain when got a prostate exam. Would you agree with diagnosis?

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What are the gold standard tests needed to diagnose chronic non-bacterial prostatitis? 3wks of tight and sore perineum and scrotum , want to know why.

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I went to go see a urologist and the doctor at first thought I had kidney stones but only to later diagnose me with prostatitis. I underwent treatment of antibiotics doxycycl and amoxicillin to be precise. I was later given tamsulosin hydrochloride.

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I am taking module 5mg for ED. I AM 30 years old. I am having problem of prostatitis. Can I take modula 5mg and duralast 30mg before intercourse. Can I take it on daily basis for a week and then leave it for some days. Please help. Regards?

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