Chronic bacterial prostatitis can lead to complications such as retrograde upper urinary tract infection, epididymitis and other infections of the reproductive system, and prostate stones. It is recommended that the relevant groups of people seek timely consultation and early treatment.
1. Retrograde upper urinary tract infection. As chronic bacterial prostatitis is mainly caused by pathogenic infections, such as Escherichia coli, staphylococcus, enterococci, corynebacterium, etc., when prostatitis is chronic and long-lasting, it can lead to bacteria traveling up the urethra, which can lead to retrograde urinary tract infections. It can be manifested as painful urination, frequent urination, urgent urination, burning sensation of urination, cloudy urine, and pain in the lower abdomen.
2. Epididymitis. When chronic bacterial prostatitis is left untreated for a long time, the local infectious bacteria may spread to the epididymis, leading to epididymitis. The main manifestations are scrotal pain, redness and swelling, difficulty in urination, and blood in semen.
3. Prostate stones. As prostatitis persists for a long time, it can lead to the blockage of prostate ducts, thus causing the accumulation of secretions, leading to the occurrence of prostate stones. The main symptoms of prostate inflammation can be manifested, such as urinary pain, frequent urination, urinary urgency, blood in the urine, and difficulty in urination.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis, need to actively consult the doctor, follow the doctor’s advice reasonable treatment.