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A 26-year-old male asked:

I have chronic prostatitis at age 26 how in the world did this happen and what to do besides take my flomax (tamsulosin)?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 46 years experience
You are not: The only one, it is more common than you think. You need to take plenty of fluids, take hot baths to your waist, exercise moderately, avoid sitting or standing for long time in one place. You might also need antibiotics. Go see a urologist for more details.
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