Chronic Prostatitis - CPPS

Chronic Prostatitis - CPPS

Introduction

Chronic prostatitis/Chronic Prostatitis Syndrome (CPPS) is a condition in which there are recurrent symptoms of inflammation of the prostate. This can include pain and discomfort in the perineum (the space between your scrotum and anus), testicle pain, pain between your buttocks or lower back, frequent urination and painful ejaculation among other symptoms. It is estimated that 1 in 8 men will develop chronic prostatitis at some point in life

Chronic Prostatitis – CPPS

Chronic Prostatitis-Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP-CPS) is a painful condition that affects many men in the United States, but it can be difficult to diagnose. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), CPPS can cause symptoms including pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis; an urgent need to urinate; difficulty starting urination; weak stream or drip after urinating; blood in urine; and burning during urination.

The NIDDK says that chronic prostatitis may be caused by an infection, but there are also other possible causes for this condition as well—including a lack of proper hygiene when wiping after using the bathroom. Additionally, age has been linked with a higher incidence rate for CPPS: "The prevalence of CP/CPPS is estimated at 0.5%–9% of men age 40 years or older."

Diagnosis

If you are experiencing symptoms of CPPS and are wondering if it could be the cause, then it's important to see your doctor as soon as possible. A diagnosis will help with determining the best treatment options and making sure that you don’t suffer in silence if CPPS is your condition.

Diagnostic tests include: urine analysis, blood test and a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis. A cystoscopy is also used to evaluate the lower urinary tract for any abnormalities such as tumors or stones. The patient should provide a urine sample for analysis so that an infection can be ruled out first before ruling in other causes of inflammation around the prostate area such as prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). A MRI scan may also be ordered during this process because some patients have reported having an enlarged lymph node located near their genitals which could indicate cancerous cells within these organs but has not yet been confirmed by other medical professionals after performing further investigations on those same individuals suffering symptoms consistent with CPPS so far there has been no conclusive evidence linking these two diagnoses together at all yet!

Prostatitis is a very common condition with around 1 in every 8 men being treated for it at some point in their lives. It is the most common urological diagnosis made in men under 50 years of age, and it is more common in men than prostate cancer. Men with prostatitis may have difficulty starting urination, they may have a weak stream of urine, they may pass frequent small amounts of urine, or they may strain to empty their bladder. There may be blood in the urine or semen, discomfort or pain in the genitals and groin, lower back pain, or pain on ejaculation. In addition to these symptoms they may also have other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

Prostatitis is a very common condition with around 1 in every 8 men being treated for it at some point in their lives. It is the most common urological diagnosis made in men under 50 years of age, and it is more common in men than prostate cancer. Men with prostatitis may have difficulty starting urination, they may have a weak stream of urine, they may pass frequent small amounts of urine, or they may strain to empty their bladder. There may be blood in the urine or semen, discomfort or pain in the genitals and groin, lower back pain, or pain on ejaculation. In addition to these symptoms they may also have other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

Prostatitis can come from physical trauma (such as an accident) or can be caused by an infection such as chlamydia which can lead to inflammation of the prostate gland where bacteria accumulate causing swelling which leads to pain when urinating so if you do suffer frequently from any one symptom mentioned above then please consult your doctor straight away before things escalate further!

The cause of prostatitis remains unknown but there are several theories:

• Infection - this theory suggests that an infection causes inflammation within the prostate gland leading to symptoms similar those seen with CPPS; this hypothesis has been supported by many studies showing that up to 3/4s people who present with chronic pelvic pain show evidence supporting this idea; however due its complexity researchers remain unsure whether bacterial infections alone cause all cases of chronic pelvic pain syndrome - "CPPS".

What causes chronic prostatitis/CPPS?

The precise cause of chronic prostatitis is unknown. It is thought to be the result of an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by a number of different factors.

The most common cause is an overgrowth of bacteria in the prostate gland (bacterial prostatitis). Another common cause is myofascial trigger points in pelvic floor muscles that compress nerves that supply sensation to the bladder and urethra (myofascial pain syndrome). Bacterial infection may also trigger an autoimmune response that causes a chronic inflammatory condition known as post void residual urine (PVRU), resulting from incomplete emptying of urine from your bladder after urinating.

Other types include:

• Pelvic floor muscle spasm * Prostate biopsy * Cystoscopy and urodynamic tests * Multiparametric MRI scan of the prostate

Conclusion

Prostatitis is a very common condition with around 1 in every 8 men being treated for it at some point in their lives. It is the most common urological diagnosis made in men under 50 years of age, and it is more common in men than prostate cancer. Men with prostatitis may have difficulty starting urination, they may have a weak stream of urine, they may pass frequent small amounts of urine, or they may strain to empty their bladder. There may be blood in the urine or semen, discomfort or pain in the genitals and groin, lower back pain, or pain on ejaculation. In addition to these symptoms they may also have other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and fatigue.