5. Young men sometimes complain about lower abdominal pain which radiates to the testicles, and also about a pain in the perinaeum area. This is very often accompanied by freqent urination. What could this be?

It is a very frequent phenomenon and a urological problem. In most cases it is acute prostatitis. These cases occur more freqently than is imagined. It can occur from a previous bacterial infection. It can also occur if the acute stage of the infection was not treated with appropriate medication, or if the treatment was not carried out for long enough. After we have eliminated the bacterial infection, it can be treated with anti-imflammatory and urinary reducing drugs. In addtion to this, simple life style changes are necessary. It is very important to realise that although symptoms may disappear, evidence of infection will be detectable by examining the prostate. During the healing process setbacks may occur, but these are normal signs of recovery. It is very important that discomfort is alleviated. It is essential that even when there are no symptoms regular check-ups are carried out.