Is nonbacterial prostatitis serious?
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Nonbacterial prostatitis is unlikely to be life-threatening, in and of itself. However, it can cause significant symptoms, quality of life issues, and psychosocial stress. These problems can then become serious health hazards on a variety of levels. For this reason, symptoms of nonbacterial prostatitis should be brought to the attention of your doctor in a timely fashion.
Nonbacterial prostatitis is unlikely to be life-threatening, in and of itself. However, it can cause significant symptoms, quality of life issues, and psychosocial stress. These problems can then become serious health hazards on a variety of levels.... More -
Dr. Arnon Krongrad answered:The answer depends upon the severity of the symptoms. Many cases are associated with only mild symptoms of pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary dysfunction. Others are associated with severe symptoms that may be associated also with malaise and other nonspecific constitutional complaints. In severe cases, chronic nonbacterial prostatitis can be debilitating.The answer depends upon the severity of the symptoms. Many cases are associated with only mild symptoms of pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary dysfunction. Others are associated with severe symptoms that may be associated also with malaise and... More
