Embarrassing Bodies - Prostatitis causing burning sensation in penis

Stuart had been suffering for 5 months when he finally came to see Dr Pixie in the clinic. Stuart had been experiencing an extreme burning in the end of his penis which was causing much discomfort as well as urinary dysfunction which was causing him to urinate as frequently as 20 times a day. Dr Pixie suspected a prostate problem but ruled out prostate cancer, citing prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) as a more likely explanation. Stuart decided to undergo revolutionary new treatment involving a massage of the prostate, thought eh chances of permanent success were slight. After two goes at the procedure there had been no effect, so Stuart had to consult his doctor to see how best to control and live with the symptoms. The doctor seemed hopeful, as most cases of prostatitis calm down within a couple more years.

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