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About Prostatitis Signs & Symptoms Causes

Screening/Detecting Risk Factors Complications

Treatment (Conventional) Treatment (Complimentary)

Diagnosing prostatitis involves ruling out any other conditions that may be causing your signs and symptoms and then determining what kind of prostatitis you have. Your doctor will likely begin by taking a medical history and performing a physical exam. You may be asked to complete a questionnaire about your symptoms. The physical exam may include checking your abdomen and pelvic area for tenderness and a digital rectal exam of your prostate.

Digital rectal exam

During a digital rectal exam, your doctor manually examines your prostate gland by gently inserting a lubricated, gloved finger into your rectum. Because the prostate gland is in front of the rectum, your doctor can feel the back surface of the gland this way. If it seems enlarged and tender to the touch, you may have prostatitis.

Urine and semen test

Your doctor may want to evaluate samples of your urine and semen for bacteria and white blood cells — key cells in your immune system's response — to help establish a diagnosis of prostatitis. >

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