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Is prostatitis a serious medical condition or is it easily treated?
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Usually not serious: Often difficult to treat, but, not serious.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Prostatitis : See https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355766 Prostattis is like any other infection and can be treated. It is common. The issue is the underlying cause - prostatic hypertrophy / recent trauma, tube insertion and may recur. Keep genital area clean, hydrate ,avoid prolonged sitting / bicycling, alcohol/caffeine follow up with a urology
Answered 11/26/2018
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