men s health issues
Prostate Abscess
Diagnosis of Prostate Abscess
Prostate ultrasonography Possibly cystoscopy Doctors often suspect prostate abscess in men with persistent pain in the area between the scrotum and anus (perineum). Continued or recurrent urinary tract infections ( Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) ) despite treatment are also cause for suspicion. Men with these symptoms should undergo prostate Many abscesses, however, are discovered unexpectedly during prostate surgery or endoscopy of the urinary tract (cystoscopy). Although it is common to find pus and bacteria in the urine in men with a prostate abscess, some men may not have any pus or bacteria. 