Is urinary retention prostatitis?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 04, 2024
00:00
00:00

Urinary hesitation is just a symptom, with various underlying causes. It cannot be determined whether it is due to prostatitis solely based on the symptom of urinary hesitation. In addition to prostatitis, prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, bladder diseases, or dysfunction of the detrusor muscle can also lead to urinary hesitation. Upon experiencing urinary hesitation, it is advisable to promptly visit the urology department of a hospital for diagnosis through ultrasonography, CT scans, routine prostate fluid analysis, and even urodynamic testing to determine the specific cause of the urinary hesitation. If it is caused by prostatitis, the routine analysis of prostate fluid often indicates a reduction in lecithin bodies. If it is bacterial prostatitis, there will also be an increase in white blood cells.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
54sec home-news-image

Is urinary retention prostatitis?

Urinary hesitation is just a symptom, with various underlying causes. It cannot be determined whether it is due to prostatitis solely based on the symptom of urinary hesitation. In addition to prostatitis, prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, bladder diseases, or dysfunction of the detrusor muscle can also lead to urinary hesitation. Upon experiencing urinary hesitation, it is advisable to promptly visit the urology department of a hospital for diagnosis through ultrasonography, CT scans, routine prostate fluid analysis, and even urodynamic testing to determine the specific cause of the urinary hesitation. If it is caused by prostatitis, the routine analysis of prostate fluid often indicates a reduction in lecithin bodies. If it is bacterial prostatitis, there will also be an increase in white blood cells.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
53sec home-news-image

What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis is commonly found in young males, with the main clinical symptoms being frequent urination, urgent urination, and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. Prostatitis is primarily divided into bacterial prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. Bacterial prostatitis is mainly caused by local infections, such as in patients with urethritis or epididymitis who have not received timely treatment, leading to the development of bacterial prostatitis. Some cases are due to prostate biopsies or the use of liquid catheters. Non-bacterial prostatitis, on the other hand, is largely associated with poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged sitting, withholding urine, long-term alcohol consumption, frequent sexual activity, and extended periods of cycling or driving, which can lead to the onset of non-bacterial prostatitis.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
58sec home-news-image

Can prostatitis affect fertility?

Patients with prostatitis can still be fertile. There are various types of prostatitis, with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis being more common in clinical settings. This type of prostatitis generally does not affect the quality of male semen and does not significantly impact fertility, so there is no need to be overly concerned about fertility issues. However, in the case of bacterial prostatitis, it is possible to culture prostatic fluid and perform susceptibility testing to identify the pathogenic microorganisms causing bacterial prostatitis and the antibiotics they are sensitive to. Active treatment with sensitive antibiotics should be undertaken regularly. Once the bacteria are eradicated, it is then possible to proceed with normal pregnancy planning. Regular physical exercise should be emphasized, avoiding prolonged sitting and holding urine, and consuming a light diet can effectively prevent the occurrence of prostatitis.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
44sec home-news-image

Does prostatitis affect pregnancy?

When a man has prostatitis, it can affect the normal chances of a woman becoming pregnant. This is because prostatitis often affects the quality of sperm, leading to conditions such as oligospermia, asthenospermia, and failure of sperm to liquefy. It is advisable to go to the hospital for an examination to determine the specific severity of the condition, and under the guidance of a doctor, medication can be used for treatment. Additionally, it is important to develop good living habits, avoid overwork, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid staying up late. Eating foods rich in zinc can help improve the quality of sperm.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
52sec home-news-image

What causes prostatitis?

Prostatitis commonly occurs in young males, with various causes, the most common being bacterial infection. If it is bacterial prostatitis caused by bacterial infection, it is often seen in patients who previously suffered from urethritis, seminal vesiculitis, etc., and did not receive timely treatment. The bacteria spread along the reproductive tract to the prostate, causing prostatitis. Additionally, patients with long-term indwelling catheters are also prone to acute prostatitis. Furthermore, prostatic needle biopsies can lead to the condition. Nonbacterial prostatitis is mostly caused by poor lifestyle habits, such as prolonged alcohol consumption, sitting for long periods, holding urine, long-term driving, long-term cycling, and staying up late, all of which can lead to nonbacterial prostatitis.