Chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a clinical enigma.
Postgrad Med
; 126(4): 115-23, 2014 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25141249
ABSTRACT
Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is an ill-defined, painful clinical condition that is characterized by various nonspecific symptoms, some of which are related to urination or the male reproductive organs. Urologists diagnose this particular condition when the symptoms are not associated with urinary bacterial growth before and after transrectal prostate massage. In this review, we describe the recommended and optional tests that can be performed in these cases. There is significant overlap between chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and other unexplained pain conditions, raising the question as to whether the prostate is the culprit. The sources and mediators of pain and the psychological aspects of this complex condition are discussed. Treatments consist of traditional antibiotics and α-blockers. Because the pain relief is often temporary, patients seek other solutions. Various therapeutics have been introduced to satisfy the expectations of patients and physicians. We discuss other pain medications, as well as intraprostatic drug injections and shockwave therapy. Importantly, however, not all of these suggestions have been widely accepted by urologists or pain clinics.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prostatite
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Dor Pélvica
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Dor Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgrad Med
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel