Is it normal to develop prostatitis at 18 years old?
Disease description:
I usually have the habit of masturbation, and I was recently diagnosed with prostatitis. I would like to know whether this condition is uncommon for someone my age. Is it normal for an 18-year-old to develop prostatitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
It is not uncommon in medicine for an 18-year-old to develop prostatitis, although this is considered a relatively young age for onset. Prostatitis can occur at any adult age, but the peak incidence is between 31 and 40 years old. Adolescents aged 15–19 also account for a certain proportion of cases, approximately 20.8%. For an 18-year-old, potential causes of prostatitis may include unhealthy lifestyle habits, poor hygiene, and excessively frequent sexual activity. Therefore, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, practicing good personal hygiene, and avoiding excessively frequent sexual activity are important measures for preventing prostatitis.
