Prostatitis?

Question

Is it possible to be diagnosed with prostatitis but have no inflamation or swelling of the prostate gland? I was told by my doctor that i had prostatitis but when they checked my prostate there was no size increase or swelling. Had an appointment with urologist and he said my prostate was fine but maybe something was wrong with my bladder so now i don't know who to believe? My symptoms are frequent urination, burning on urination and a burning pain in my bladder/prostate area, anyone ever have this?

Answer 1

It sounds like you have a UTI, it is a wounder though if they did not run a UA to see if you had one. Nothing but a good antibiotic would clear that up. You could take AZO cranberry for a day (get it at Walgreen's), if you experience relief, go back to your doctor and tell him you need antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. If the AZO relieves your symptoms, do not continue to take it more than 3 days. Even if you are feeling better, you still have the infection and if you continue to let it go it could become a kidney infection (bad news). If it really is prostate problems they should give you Flomax. You will feel relief after taking it, if it is enlarged prostate. Other than that I don't know what to tell you.

Answer 2

I would find out the status of my kidney functioning test just to rule out a kidney infection. Was urethritis was that mentioned? Your kidneys, bladder, prostate they are all involved with the same pipeline so to speak just at different locations along the way. This could be a minor infection (e.g. UTI urinary tract infection) or it could be something more serious possibly a sexually transmitted disease I would definitely follow up and ask question and get a second and third opinion until you are satisfied but hopefully they have started you on an antibiotic but only take what is prescribed to you because you may need to be retested for a bacteria infection in your urinary system be persistent and follow up!

Answer 3

My husband has had a whole wealth of problems with his bladder, prostate, ureters, and he makes kidney stones.

My advice is get another doctor or see other doctors. It sounds like you have an infection and I am wondering why none of these doctors have given you antibiotics like Bactrim of Cipro for an infection.

Answer 4

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