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121. Prostatitis - Surgery
     

     Surgery for prostatitis may be necessary to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis that does not respond to long-term antibiotic treatment and that causes repeated urinary tract infections.

122. Prostatitis - What Happens
     

     Learn about acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis.

123. Prostatitis - Topic Overview
     

     Prostatitis is a usually painful condition of the prostate gland, the small walnut-shaped organ that lies just below a man's bladder and surrounds the urethra.

124. Prostatitis - Other Treatment
     

     Read about prostatic massage and other prostatitis treatments.

125. Prostatitis - Treatment Overview
     

     Treatment for prostatitis usually begins with taking an antibiotic for several weeks.

126. Prostatitis - What Increases Your Risk
     

     Read about factors that can increase men's risk of developing prostatitis.

127. Prostatitis - Cause
     

     Read about the causes of prostatitis.

128. Prostatitis - Exams and Tests
     

     If your health professional suspects that you have prostatitis, he or she will begin with a complete medical history and physical exam.

129. Prostatitis - Symptoms
     

     Learn the symptoms of prostatitis.

130. Prostatitis - When To Call a Doctor
     

     Find out when to call a doctor about prostatitis.

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