Prostitis Causes

My husband was recently diagnosed with prostitis (he is 45).  I am not familiar with this condition and don't understand the possible causes.  

Could this condition be the result of an STD?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

The more common reason of prostatitis is because of infection.  It may be result of an STD, but there are other causes as well.  If this diagnosis is suspected, I would suggest tests for STDs as well as a prostatic massage to evauate and culture the prostatic fluid.

There are also some non-infectious causes that can present with prostatitis-like syndromes - an example of this would be bladder neck obstruction.

Some cases of prostatitis requires an extended period of antibiotics (sometimes as long a 12 weeks).  If antibiotics don't help, imaging of the prostate (i.e. a transrectal ultrasound) can be considered.

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.

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