Prostatitis

Credits
Author Douglas Dana
Author Monica Rhodes
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS
- Urology/Oncology
Last Updated February 19, 2008

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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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Topic Contents
	Topic Overview
	Cause
	Symptoms
	What Happens
	What Increases Your Risk
	When To Call a Doctor
	Examinations and Tests
	Treatment Overview
	Prevention
	Home Treatment
	Medications
	Surgery
	Other Treatment
	Other Places To Get Help
	References
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