Should I See a Urologist for Prostatitis?

David Miller
David Miller
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Chronic Prostatitis Chronic Prostatitis Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Cp/Cpps), Previously Known as Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Is...

Should I See a Urologist for Prostatitis?

Chronic prostatitis

Chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), previously known as chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, is long-term pelvic pain and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) without evidence of a bacterial infection. It affects about 2–6% of men.
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is typically difficult to treat. Prostatitis and other prostate problems are generally treated by a urologist. A urologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of conditions involving the urinary tract in both genders.

When should I see a urologist for my prostate?

Men commonly seek a urologist if they have blood in the urine, kidney stones, difficulties emptying their bladder or an elevated PSA. A prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein found in the blood that, at elevated levels, may indicate prostate cancer.

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How does a urologist diagnose prostatitis?

Initial diagnostic tests might include: Urine tests. Your doctor might have a sample of your urine analyzed to look for signs of infection in your urine (urinalysis). Your doctor might also send a sample of your urine to a lab to determine if you have an infection.

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