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Urology (Expert Forum)
working out affecting prostatitis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
working out affecting prostatitis
by falen, Mar 28, 2006 12:00AM
i have had prostatitis for about six months now it has gone through stages of being better and getting worse. I have read many different things about it and one is that cardio and weight training can make it worse or prolong it i want to know if this is true because working out is a large part of my life one that will be very hard for me to give up. Any other do's or dont's that you could give me would be very helpful.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 29, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 29, 2006 12:00AM
Although possible, I am not aware of specific physical activity that can affect the course of the disease.
If the symptoms continue, a transrectal ultrasound can be considered to look for abscess. Prostatic massage with culture of the prostatic fluid can be done to narrow down the choice of antibiotic.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician or urologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
If the symptoms continue, a transrectal ultrasound can be considered to look for abscess. Prostatic massage with culture of the prostatic fluid can be done to narrow down the choice of antibiotic.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician or urologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
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