Chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, non-inflammatory (NIH Category IIIB)

Chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, non-inflammatory, is a common form of prostatitis. It causes pain in the pelvic area, where the prostate is located, without symptoms of general illness, infection, or inflammation.

Chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, non-inflammatory, was formerly called prostatodynia.



Author: Douglas Dana
Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: February 19, 2008
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology

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