Increased exercise might help reduce the risk of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain. A new study conducted by Ran Zhang, MD, ScD, MPH, of the Harvard School of Public Health has linked increasing physical activity to a lower risk of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) for middle-aged and older men.
What is Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain (CP/CPPS)?
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain (CP/CPPS) usually causes pain in the lower pelvic area of men.
Symptoms which can be long lasting and vary in severity could include:
- Frequent urination
- Pain while urinating
- Pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, around the base of the penis and anus
- Impotence or difficulty getting an erection
- Painful ejaculation
- Pain after sexual intercourse
- General fatigue
- Aches and pains throughout the body
Who is at risk for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain (CP/CPPS)?
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain (CP/CPPS) is actually quite a common condition among men. Experts say that between 1-2 in 10 men will experience chronic prostatitis sometime in their life. It usually affects men between 30-50, but it is possible to have chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain (CP/CPPS) at any age.
How is Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain (CP/CPPS) treated?
Treatment is sometimes difficult, but generally symptoms will improve over months or years. Some common treatments include painkillers, laxatives and/or antibiotics.
If you experience any of these symptoms above, contact a urologist New York at Luzato Medical Group immediately for a consultation.
