Acute and chronic prostatitis

Acute bacterial prostatitis in Korea: clinical outcome, including symptoms, management, microbiology and course of disease

“…A digital rectal examination reveals a tender, enlarged gland that is irregularly firm and warm. The urine may be cloudy and malodorous due to a concomitant urinary infection; haematuria may also be observed [1][2][3]. The voided urine shows pyuria, microscopic haematuria and bacteriuria.…”

Prostatitis: prevalence, Classification and Treatment

“…Symptoms, however, can be similar to those found in categories I and II and include perineal or low back pain, lower urinary tract symptoms and painful ejaculation. The existence of pelvic pain is a requirement for diagnosis of category III prostatitis regardless of the level of urinary symptoms [7]. Due to the differences in presenting symptoms among patients, the National Institutes of Health-Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms Index (NIH-CPSI) was created to quantify and determine the effects of the presenting symptoms for category III patients.…”

“…The debate regarding the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication is ongoing, and thus far results are not promising. Allopurinol, biofeedback and pelvic floor training may be helpful for some patients [6,7].…”

Prostatitis and male factor infertility: A review of the literature

“…Patients with CPPS I and II are treated with a prolonged course of antibiotics, typically a fluoroquinolone or trimethoprim [44]. Treatment of men with CPPS III is individualized according to the patient's specific symptoms and may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, α-blockers, 5-α-reductase inhibitors, pentosan polysulfate sodium, physical therapy, biofeedback, or a combination of the above.…”