What happens if prostatitis is left untreated?

If left untreated, acute bacterial prostatitis may cause problems with sterility, inability to urinate, and even bacteremia (bacteria in your blood). With chronic bacterial prostatitis, men experience less intense symptoms but for a longer period of time, and may have frequent urinary tract infections.

What are the long term effects of prostatitis?

Share on Pinterest Chronic prostatitis may cause difficulty urinating. The main symptom of chronic prostatitis is pelvic or genital pain. For some people, the pain feels like a gnawing ache. For others, it is intense and sharp.

Is prostatitis a serious problem?

You may have acute prostatitis, which needs to be assessed and treated quickly because it can cause serious problems, such as suddenly being unable to pee. If you have persistent symptoms (chronic prostatitis), you may be referred to a doctor who specialises in urinary problems (a urologist).

Can prostatitis cause infertility?

Prostatitis is recognized as one of the causes of male infertility and several studies have shown that it has an impact on fertility potentials through multiple and poorly defined mechanisms. It may also affect the outcome of assisted reproductive therapy.

Can you have prostatitis without infection?

Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis causes long-term pain and urinary symptoms. It involves the prostate gland or other parts of a man’s lower urinary tract or genital area. This condition is not caused by an infection with bacteria.

Should I be worried about prostatitis?

Although chronic nonbacterial prostatitis isn’t life-threatening, it can certainly degrade a man’s quality of life and lead to depression. Particularly troubling for doctors and patients alike is the lack of clear diagnostic criteria and effective treatments.

Can prostatitis cause erectile dysfunction?

Severe prostatitis can cause erectile dysfunction directly. In milder forms, the condition can produce painful ejaculation, which can certainly interfere with sexual pleasure and may lead to erectile dysfunction.

What happens if prostatitis is not treated?

If they don’t eliminate the bacteria prostatitis might recur or be difficult to treat (chronic bacterial prostatitis). Nerve damage in the lower urinary tract, which can be caused by surgery or trauma to the area, might contribute to prostatitis not caused by a bacterial infection. In many cases of prostatitis, the cause isn’t identified.

What does it mean when you have an acute bacterial prostatitis?

Acute bacterial prostatitis. Your urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that pass between them. If bacteria from here finds its way into your prostate, you can get an infection. This type of prostatitis comes on quickly. You might suddenly have:

How long does prostatitis last in older men?

This is more common in older men. It’s a milder bacterial infection that can linger for several months. Some men get it after they’ve had a urinary tract infection ( UTI) or acute bacterial prostatitis. The symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis often come and go.

What are the symptoms of prostatitis/CPPs?

A weak urine stream is another common symptom of CP/CPPS. Asymptomatic prostatitis. Men who have this type of prostatitis have an inflamed prostate but no symptoms. You may only learn you have it if your doctor does a blood test that checks your prostate health. Asymptomatic prostatitis doesn’t need any treatment, but it can lead to infertility.