Prostatitis leads to excessive sweating????

[jd2k4]

Two months ago I was diagnosed with prostatitis. I took my meds and about halfway through the treatment my lower back started to hurt and I started to sweat in my groin region. The sweating did and does not happen all the time. The groin region feels cold and clammy. The sweat doesnt show at all when I am wearing clothes and you cant see any moisture when I examine the area. The only answers I have gotten from my doctors: it is sweat and to put desonex on the area to soak up the moisture. I have done this and it does little to help my situation. The meds have cleared up the prostatitis but I still ocasionaly have the lower back pain and as I said the sweating is almost always around. Is the sweating the result from the lower back pain and the prostatitis.

Thanks,

JD

[Kevin Pho, MD]

I an unaware of a condition that can link lower back pain and prostatitis to the increased sweat in your groin region.

There are several causes of increased sweating - including side effects from medication, any type of hormone or endocrine abnormality, or fever from the infection.

I would consider tests for your thyroid, and hormonal tests including testosterone, LH, FSH.  If you continue to have increased sweating, you may consider referral to an endocrine specialist.  

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.