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Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes.

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Moul, JW
Published in: Postgrad Med
October 1993

Both acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis are generally caused by gram-negative organisms. However, acute infections are seen in younger men and cause fever, difficulty in voiding, low back and perineal pain, and other systemic symptoms. Chronic infections are more often seen in older men and may or may not be associated with symptoms of prostatitis. Nonbacterial prostatitis is the most common type. Patients have symptoms and signs of prostatitis, but infecting organisms cannot be demonstrated. Studies attempting to identify a causative organism have not been conclusive. Prostatodynia is a complex of symptoms similar to prostatitis that occurs without objective findings that definitely implicate the prostate gland. Bladder disorders such as internal sphincter dyssynergia, tension myalgia of the pelvic floor, or, at times, stress and emotional problems may be associated. Management depends on the precipitating factor.

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Published In

Postgrad Med

ISSN

0032-5481

Publication Date

October 1993

Volume

94

Issue

5

Start / End Page

191 / 194

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Prostatitis
  • Male
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Chronic Disease
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Acute Disease
  • 4203 Health services and systems
 

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Moul, J. W. (1993). Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes. Postgrad Med, 94(5), 191–194.
Moul, J. W. “Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes.Postgrad Med 94, no. 5 (October 1993): 191–94.
Moul JW. Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes. Postgrad Med. 1993 Oct;94(5):191–4.
Moul, J. W. “Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes.Postgrad Med, vol. 94, no. 5, Oct. 1993, pp. 191–94.
Moul JW. Prostatitis. Sorting out the different causes. Postgrad Med. 1993 Oct;94(5):191–194.

Published In

Postgrad Med

ISSN

0032-5481

Publication Date

October 1993

Volume

94

Issue

5

Start / End Page

191 / 194

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Prostatitis
  • Male
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Chronic Disease
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Acute Disease
  • 4203 Health services and systems