Prostatitis Related Diseases & Conditions

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  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults) Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, and/or urethra. Not everyone with a UTI has...learn more »
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    Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults) Article
    • Urinary tract infection (UTI) facts
    • What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • What causes a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • What are urinary tract infection (UTI) risk factors?
    • Common urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms in women, men, and children
    • What are urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms and signs in women, men, and children?
    • Is there a link between urinary tract infection (UTI) and pregnancy?
    • How is a urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • What are common antibiotics used to treat a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • Are there any home remedies for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • What are possible complications of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • What is the prognosis for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
    • Is it possible to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a vaccine?
    • Can a urinary tract infection (UTI) be prevented?
    • Is it possible to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) with diet and supplements?
  • Bladder Infection (Cystitis) Bladder infection is an infection of the bladder, usually caused by bacteria or, rarely, by Candida. Certain people, including...learn more »
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    Bladder Infection (Cystitis) Article
    • What is a bladder infection?
    • What causes bladder infections?
    • What are some risk factors for bladder infection?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of a bladder infection in women?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of a bladder infection in men?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of a bladder infection in children?
    • How is a bladder infection diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a bladder infection?
    • Are home remedies effective for a bladder infection?
    • How is a bladder infection during pregnancy treated?
    • What are potential complications of a bladder infection?
    • Can bladder infections be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis for a bladder infection?
  • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) usually is caused from bacteria that have spread from the bladder from a UTI (urinary tract...learn more »
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    Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Article
    • Kidney infection facts
    • What is the function of the kidneys?
    • Where are the kidneys located?
    • What is a kidney infection?
    • What are the causes of kidney infection?
    • What are risk factors for kidney and urinary tract infection?
    • Is screening recommended for UTI or kidney infection?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of kidney infection?
    • How is kidney infection diagnosed?
    • What are different types of kidney infection?
    • What are the common bacteria that cause kidney infections?
    • What is the treatment for kidney infection?
    • Are there foods I should avoid if I have a kidney infection?
    • Can kidney infection be prevented?
  • Blood In Semen Blood in semen is also known as hematospermia. Blood in semen can be caused by many conditions affecting the tubes that...learn more »
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    Blood In Semen Article
    • Blood in semen facts
    • What is blood in the semen?
    • What are the causes of blood in the semen?
    • What are the symptoms of blood in the semen?
    • How is blood in the semen evaluated?
    • How is blood in the semen treated?
    • What is the prognosis (outlook) for patients with blood in the semen?
  • Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is a common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to...learn more »
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    Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Article
    • What is erectile dysfunction?
    • How common is erectile dysfunction?
    • What is normal penis anatomy?
    • How does erection occur?
    • How is erection sustained?
    • What are some of the risk factors for erectile dysfunction?
    • What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?
    • How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
    • What are the treatments for erectile dysfunction?
    • What medications are used to treat erectile dysfunction?
    • Oral phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors
    • Sildenafil (Viagra)
    • Vardenafil (Levitra)
    • Tadalafil (Cialis)
    • Intracavernosal injections
    • Intraurethral suppositories
    • How effective is testosterone in treating erectile dysfunction?
    • Can low testosterone level be replaced?
    • Vacuum devices
    • Surgery for erectile dysfunction
    • What will the future bring for erectile dysfunction?
    • Erectile Dysfunction At A Glance
  • Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled (malignant) growth of cells in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the second leading...learn more »
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    Prostate Cancer Article
    • What is the prostate gland?
    • What is prostate cancer?
    • Why is prostate cancer important?
    • What are prostate cancer causes?
    • What are prostate cancer symptoms and signs?
    • What are the screening tests for prostate cancer?
    • What are false-positive elevations in the PSA test?
    • What refinements have been made in the PSA test?
    • How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
    • How is the staging of prostate cancer done?
    • What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?
    • What about prostate cancer surgery?
    • What about radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
    • What about hormonal treatment for prostate cancer?
    • What is cryotherapy for prostate cancer?
    • What is HIFU for prostate cancer?
    • What is chemotherapy for prostate cancer?
    • What are the differences between hormonal treatment and chemotherapy?
    • What about herbal or other alternative medicine treatments for prostate cancer?
    • What is active surveillance for prostate cancer?
    • Can prostate cancer be prevented?
    • What will be the future treatments for prostate cancer?
    • Prostate Cancer At A Glance
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including...learn more »
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    Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) Article
    • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in men facts
    • What are STDs and how can their spread be prevented?
    • Diseases associated with genital lesions
    • Chancroid
    • Genital herpes
    • Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
    • Syphilis
    • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
    • Diseases associated with urethritis
    • Urethritis
    • Chlamydia
    • Gonorrhea
    • Systemic STDs
    • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis C
    • Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8)
    • Ectoparasitic infections
  • Urethral Stricture A urethral stricture, or narrowing of the urethra, may cause decreased urine output. Symptoms include painful urination, urinary...learn more »
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    Urethral Stricture Article
    • What is the urethra?
    • What is urethral stricture?
    • What are the causes of urethral stricture?
    • What are the symptoms of urethral stricture?
    • What type of doctors treat urethral obstruction?
    • How is urethral stricture diagnosed?
    • Are there any special tests for diagnosing urethral stricture?
    • What is the treatment for urethral stricture?
    • What surgical options are available for urethral stricture?
    • Can urethral stricture be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis for urethral stricture?
    • Urethral Stricture At A Glance
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate) is very common in men over 50 years of age. This noncancerous enlargement...learn more »
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    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Article
    • What is the prostate gland?
    • How does the doctor detect prostate enlargement?
    • What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
    • When does benign prostatic hyperplasia start?
    • What happens in BPH? What are symptoms of BPH?
    • How common is BPH? Are there any risk factors?
    • Is BPH a type of cancer?
    • Is BPH always treated?
    • How is BPH treated?
    • Are there other noncancerous prostate problems?
    • Can prostate problems be prevented?
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia At A Glance
  • Reactive Arthritis Reactive arthritis is a chronic, systemic rheumatic disease characterized by three conditions, including conjunctivitis, joint...learn more »
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    Reactive Arthritis Article
    • Reactive arthritis facts
    • What is reactive arthritis?
    • What causes reactive arthritis?
    • What are risk factors for developing reactive arthritis?
    • What are reactive arthritis symptoms and signs?
    • How is reactive arthritis diagnosed?
    • How is reactive arthritis treated?
    • What is the prognosis of reactive arthritis?
    • Can reactive arthritis be prevented?
    • What does the future hold for reactive arthritis?
  • Senior Sex Enjoying a satisfying sex life as we age is important to both physical and mental health. As we age, diseases and conditions may...learn more »
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    Senior Sex Article
    • Introduction to senior sex
    • What are the normal physical changes with age?
    • What causes sexual problems as we age?
    • What else may cause sexuality problems?
    • Am I too old to worry about safe sex?
    • Can emotions play a part?
    • What can I do to have an active sex life as I age?
  • Sexual Health Sexual health information including birth control, impotence, herpes, sexually transmitted diseases, staying healthy, women's...learn more »
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    Sexual Health Article
    • What is the most common cause of sex problems among men and women?
    • What is the most common sexual problem in men?
    • What is the true definition of erectile dysfunction -- and what are the most common causes?
    • What causes sexual dysfunction in women?
    • What causes pain in the penis?
    • Why do some women have painful intercourse?
    • What is retrograde ejaculation, and how is it treated?
    • Is having an erection for an extended period of time dangerous?
    • Which medications commonly cause sex problems for men or women?
    • Is it true that sex can actually give some people a headache?
  • Men's Health Men's health is an important component to a happy lifestyle and healthy relationships. Eating healthy, exercise, managing stress,...learn more »
    In This Article
    Men's Health Article
    • Introduction to men's health
    • Prostate problems
    • Testosterone
    • Top 10 diseases that kill men
    • Heart disease
    • Cancers
    • Injuries
    • Stroke
    • COPD
    • Diabetes
    • Influenza and pneumonia
    • Suicide
    • Kidney disease
    • Alzheimer's disease
    • The checklist: How to stay healthy