Chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome)

What you need to knowChronic prostatitis, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is defined as pelvic pain with variable associated urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction for at least three monthsExplore important differentials such as urological and rectal cancer, bacterial infection, benign prostatic enlargement, and neurological conditionsEmpower patients with knowledge about the condition and consider psychosocial and quality of life issues early onA 64 year old man presents with recurrent episodes of perineal and testicular pain associated with urinary frequency. He was previously treated with antibiotics for prostatitis which didn’t help. He is very concerned about what these symptoms could signal and why they keep coming back.Chronic prostatitis is defined as pelvic pain with variable associated urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction that occurs for at least three months.1 It is a common condition that can affect a patient’s quality of life.2 The National Institutes of Health have defined four categories…
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