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Chronic prostatitis: symptom survey with follow-up clinical evaluation
Phaik Yeong Cheah1, Men Long Liong, Kah Hay Yuen
1University of Science Malaysia School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Penang, Malaysia.
Urology
|February 1, 2003
Summary
Chronic prostatitis affects 8.7% of men aged 20-50 in Penang, Malaysia. Clinical evaluation is crucial to confirm diagnoses of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a common condition affecting men.
- Understanding its prevalence in diverse populations is essential for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of CP/CPPS in Penang, Malaysia.
- To estimate the proportion of survey-identified cases meeting clinical criteria for chronic prostatitis.
Main Methods:
- A population survey of 3147 men aged 20-50 in Penang using the NIH Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index.
- Clinical evaluation with lower urinary tract localization studies for symptomatic subjects.
Main Results:
- 8.7% of surveyed men met the survey criteria for chronic prostatitis.
- Prevalence varied by ethnicity and age, increasing with age.
- Of 87 clinically evaluated subjects, 75% met consensus criteria for chronic prostatitis.
Conclusions:
- Chronic prostatitis is a significant international health issue.
- Clinical evaluation is vital to confirm CP/CPPS and differentiate it from other conditions causing similar symptoms.