[9] Prostatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What bacteria might be involved in prostatitis?
A
S. faecalis
E. coli
Chlamydia
2
Q
At what age does prostatitis normally occur ?
A
> 35 years
3
Q
What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
A
UTI/dysuria Pain Haematospermia Fever and rigors Retention Malaise
4
Q
What pain is felt in prostatitis
A
Low backache
Pain on ejaculation
5
Q
What may be found on examination in prostatitis?
A
Pyrexia
Swollen/boggy/tender prostate on PR
6
Q
Why should the testes be examined in prostatitis?
A
To exclude epididymo-orchitis
7
Q
What investigations are done in prostatitis?
A
Bloods
Urine
8
Q
What blood tests are done in prostatitis?
A
FBC
U&E
CRP
9
Q
What urine tests are done in prostatitis?
A
Urine dip
MC&S
10
Q
How is prostatitis managed?
A
Analgesia
Levofloxacin 500mg/day for 28 days
