Prostatitis classification
July 1, 2011 by Prostate Dr. · Comments Off
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that occurs in men. Statistics indicate that the diagnosis of prostatitis is assigned at 8% of all urologist and 1% of all primary care physician visits in the United States. [Collins MM, Stafford RS, O'Leary MP, Barry MJ (1998). "How common is prostatitis? A national survey of physician visits". J. Urol. 159 (4): 1224–8]
In 1999, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney…
»»Read more: Prostatitis classificationAcute Prostatitis Staging
September 1, 2009 by Prostate Dr. · Comments Off
There are three phases to the staging of acute prostatitis:
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In the first phase, that of follicular prostatitis,
the prostate gland has increased volume because of the inflammatory congestion, red, of increased consistency. Through the holes of the excretory ducts, when pressure is applied, a mucous-purulent or lightly sanguinolent liquid is expelled. Numerous acini (The prostate gland is comprised of 30–50 glands arranged in acini, which empty into the prostatic urethra)…
