Are the symptoms of prostatitis unique?
The symptoms of prostatitis resemble those of other infections or prostate diseases. Thus, even if the symptoms disappear, you should have your prostate checked. For example, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that is common in men over age 40, may produce urinary tract symptoms similar to those experienced with prostatitis. Similarly, urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra (often caused by an infection), may also give rise to many of the symptoms associated with prostatitis. Because of the connections between the urethra, the bladder, and the prostate, conditions affecting one or the other often have similar or overlapping symptoms. These include the following: Depression Stress Spinal Stenosis Fibromyalgia Bladder Cancer Ureteral Stone Interstitial Cystitis Prostate Cyst Seminal Vesicle Cyst Hernia Ejaculatory Duct Cyst Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Urethral Stricture Urethritis Radiation Cystitis Drug/Food Reaction Allergic Reaction How
