Figure 1-2. Area of prostatitis.
b. Signs and Symptoms. Included are the following:
(1)
Burning on urination.
(2)
Pain in the perineum, rectum, lower back and abdomen, glans of the
penis.
(3)
Chills and moderate to high fever.
(4)
Dysuria, polyuria, hematuria.
(5)
Urethritis.
(6)
Urethral discharge (clear viscous to milk white discharge).
(7)
Prostate enlarged, boggy, and very tender.
NOTE:
In the condition chronic prostatitis, there may be no symptoms.
c. Treatment. Follow these steps.
(1)
Bed rest.
(2)
Balanced fluid intake.
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