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Bladder stones / Urinary tract infection / Prostatitis

  My strong suggestion would be to seek for a professional medical help. Without proper diagnostics it is hard to tell what the cause of those symptoms is.
  For example it could be bladder stones. Bladder stones are small masses of minerals that form in your bladder. Bladder stones develop when urine in your bladder becomes concentrated, causing minerals in your urine to crystallize. Concentrated, stagnant urine is often the result of an enlarged prostate, nerve damage or recurring urinary tract infections.
  Bladder stones don't always cause signs or symptoms and are sometimes discovered during tests for other problems. When symptoms do occur, they can range from abdominal pain to blood in your urine.
  Small bladder stones sometimes pass on their own, but you may need to have others removed by your doctor. Left untreated, bladder stones can cause infections and other complications.
  It could be Urinary tract infection. It's an infection that begins in your urinary system. Your urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Any part of your urinary system can become infected, but most infections involve the lower urinary tract -- the bladder and the urethra.
  I could be Prostatitis. It's an inflammation or infection occurring in the prostate glands of men. The prostate is located just below the bladder. This organ is around the size and shape of a walnut. The primary purpose of the prostate gland is to produce semen, the fluid that aids in the nourishment and transportation of sperm.
  The National Institute of Health has classified prostatitis into four separate categories.
1. Acute bacterial prostatitis
2. Chronic bacterial prostatitis
3. Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis
4. Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis

Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

  Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis generally come on quickly. Symptoms include fever and chills, flu-like symptoms, pain in the prostate gland, lower back or groin, frequent urge to urinate, painful urination, blood in urine, inability to completely empty bladder and painful ejaculations.
  This category of prostatitis can become very serious and if you have symptoms you should see a doctor right away.
  Acute bacterial prostatitis is normally caused by bacteria found in the large intestine. Generally acute prostatitis begins in the prostate but rare occasions have been reported where it originated as a bladder or urethral infection and spread to the prostrate.

Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

  Symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis do not occur as rapidly as those of acute bacterial prostatitis. Symptoms often alternate in severity. Frequent need to urinate, pain or burning sensation while urinating, pelvic pain, excessive nightly urination, lower back pain, genital pain, diminished urine flow, periodic blood appearance in the semen or urine, painful ejaculation, minimal fever or frequent and reoccurring bladder infections are all symptoms associated with chronic bacterial prostatitis.
  Causes of chronic bacterial prostatitis are not really known. Chronic bacterial prostatitis can originate from a bout with bacterial prostatitis. If bacteria remain in the prostrate after a case of bacterial prostatitis then chronic bacterial prostatitis may develop.

Chronic Non-bacterial Prostatitis

  Signs and symptoms of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis are very similar to those of chronic bacterial prostatitis. In most cases, feverish symptoms will not exist. Lab tests must be preformed to determine whether the prostatitis is bacterial or not. If lab tests determine bacteria are present in the urine or prostrate gland fluid, the prostatitis is bacterial.
  Often prostatitis is tricky to diagnose. Symptoms  associated with prostatitis may appear to be the symptoms of other conditions as well. Bladder infections, bladder cancer or prostate enlargement due to a growth either cancerous of benign can appear as symptoms of prostatitis.
  Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis causes are not officially known. Doctors have theorized over the years as to their beliefs of the causes. One theory is that chronic non-bacterial prostatitis may be caused by bacteria undetected by normal laboratory tests. Another theory is that lifting heavy object with a full bladder may cause urine to back-up into your prostrate. Yet another theory is that exercise may irritate the prostrate gland. Several more theories exist, but the exact cause remains unknown.

Who is at risk of developing prostatitis?

  Men younger than forty are prime candidates for developing prostatitis. If you recently had a bladder infection or infection of your urethra you may be more at risk of developing prostatitis. Other factors that may make you more at risk are if you had a recent urinary catheter, if you do not empty your bladder frequently or if you jog or horse ride frequently. If you have HIV, although it is not known why, you are more at risk as well.

Diagnosis of Prostatitis

  After other conditions have been ruled out, your doctor may perform either or digital rectal exam, urine and semen test, or both to determine what type of prostatitis you have. During a digital rectal exam, the doctor inserts a thoroughly lubricated gloved finger inside your rectum. Since the prostrate is located in front of the rectum, the doctor is able to feel the back surface of the prostrate gland. During this procedure the doctor can tell if the prostrate feels enlarged or tender to the touch.
  A urine or semen test checks for bacteria and the number of white blood cells in the fluids. This helps the doctor in accurately determining a diagnosis.

Treatments of Prostatitis

  Treatments for category one and two prostatitis, which are basically bacterial infections, include antibiotics and pain relievers. Category three is non-bacterial. Treatments normally include relieving symptoms. Occasionally doctors will prescribe antibiotics for category 3 prostatitis as well. Some men have been known to benefit from low, constant dose of antibiotics. Category four rarely requires treatment and is often found during a routine exam.
  Doctors may prescribe alpha blockers to help with urination problems. Alpha blockers are oral medicines that relax the bladder neck as well as other muscle fibers surrounding the bladder. This may help in the emptying of the bladder.
  Muscle relaxants may be prescribed to relive spasms of the pelvic muscle.
  Physical therapy has aided some individuals in dealing with prostatitis. Specialized relaxation techniques can lessen symptoms.
  In cases of severe prostatitis where other treatments have been unsuccessful, surgery may be done to remove the infected part of the prostate. Surgery is often discouraged by doctors since there is a very minute success rate.
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