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A member asked:
Is there a test for prostatitis?
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No: There is no specific test to diagnose prostatitis. This is a clinical diagnosis. However, there are several tests generally performed to exclude other causes of the pain and discomfort that may accompany prostatitis.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: It depends as there are 4 types of prostatitis. History, symptoms, & urine culture will identify type's 1 & 2 as these are associated with bacterial infection. Urine obtained pre and post prostate massage will help identify types 3 & 4, but the distinction is less important as the managemen of both types 3 and 4 overlap.
Answered 5/31/2016
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