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Prostatitis - nonbacterial |
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| Alternative Names: |
| NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome |
| Symptoms: |
The common symptoms associated with nonbacterial prostatitis include:
The symptoms of nonbacterial prostatitis are the same as those of chronic bacterial prostatitis. |
| Signs and tests: |
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A physical examination usually will not reveal anything unusual, although the prostate may be swollen, firm, warm, and tender.
A urinalysis reveals increased white blood cells, but no bacterial growth, upon culture of urine #3. Blood may be detected in the urine. Prostatic secretions also contain increased levels of white blood cells and no bacteria. A semen culture will not demonstrate bacterial infection but may demonstrate increased numbers of white blood cells and decreased numbers of sperm, with poor motility. |
Male reproductive anatomy |
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