How to Diagnose Prostatitis Using Routine Urinalysis
Disease description:
I’ve recently been experiencing frequent urination and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. I suspect this may be caused by prostatitis and would like to undergo a routine urinalysis. How can prostatitis be diagnosed based on urinalysis results?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
A routine urinalysis cannot determine whether a patient has prostatitis. If a patient experiences symptoms such as dysuria, increased urinary frequency, or abdominal pain, they should seek medical evaluation at a hospital. Typically, patients suspected of having prostatitis require routine examination of expressed prostatic secretions and transrectal (or abdominal) color Doppler ultrasound. These tests help confirm the diagnosis and differentiate between bacterial and non-bacterial prostatitis—two conditions requiring distinct treatment approaches. It is recommended that patients consult a reputable hospital for proper evaluation and management.
