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Can bacterial prostatitis cause difficulty urinating? is bacterial prostatitis treatable?
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Yes and yes: Painful and difficult to initiate urination can occur with prostatitis. It is treatable and potentially curable depending upon the causative agent and the skills of your urologist. Best wishes for a successful outcome.
Answered 3/3/2019
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