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I'm a virgin male & recently diagnosed by prostato-cystitis (bacterial prostatitis). had uti 2 years ago but was cleared.is prostato-cystitis curable?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Usually: Congratulatins on clean living. It is a wonderful gift to yourself and perhaps your future partner. Antibiotics may clear the infection up. Or you may have pain by no infection at all -- a stool softener and/or more frequent elaculation may help. Best wishes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

I'm a virgin male & recently diagnosed by prostato-cystitis (bacterial prostatitis). had uti 2 years ago but was cleared.is prostato-cystitis curable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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