A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. Peter Ledakis is a top rated and highly regarded doctor of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Urology Specialists of Maryland at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, offer patients an experienced team of urologists who treat a broad range of urologic disorders including those affecting a man’s prostate like prostate cancer, prostatitis and enlarged prostates.
The prostate gland is located below a man’s bladder. Prostatitis is a swelling or infection in that gland which can be painful or make it difficult to urinate. Men of any age can get prostatitis and it can come on slowly or all at once. Sometimes, prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection; sometimes, there is no particular cause.
Prostatitis symptoms may vary depending on the cause of the inflammation. Symptoms may include:
Patients will have a comprehensive exam by our doctors including a digital rectal exam. Other diagnostic tests may include:
Prostatitis is treatable but treatment will vary depending on the cause and type of prostatitis identified. Treatments can include:
Until the condition is resolved, patients may want to stay away from spicy foods and caffeinated or acidy drinks as these foods can aggravate prostatitis. Bicycling activities may need to be put on hold as well.
Dr. Alan Kusakabe offers comprehensive urologic care focusing on robotic surgery, with Firefly Imaging Technology, for prostate and renal disease. Board Certified urology specialist.
Hear from a patient who learned he had prostate cancer and had to make important decisions about his care.