What clinical manifestations would lead to a suspicion of prostatitis, and how would confirmed prostatitis be treated?

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What clinical manifestations would lead to a suspicion of prostatitis, and how would confirmed prostatitis be treated?

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  Prostatitis  is a painful condition characterized by swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland or the areas around the gland. Prostate is a walnut shaped gland located below the bladder of men.
 
Clinical manifestations that lead to a suspicion of Prostatitis are
  

1. Frequent urination

2. Painful and burning sensation while urinating, accompanied by weak or slow urine stream

3. When ejaculation is painful

4.  Urine dribbling

5. Pain in the lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs

6. Presence of semen or blood in the urine.

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