In part one, we covered the science and research sides of the disease. In this episode, we will be getting the MD perspective. We are excited to have the board-certified fellowship-trained urologist and men’s health expert, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez,…
In part one, we covered the science and research sides of the disease. In this episode, we will be getting the MD perspective. We are excited to have the board-certified fellowship-trained urologist and men’s health expert, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, joining us on the show today.
Show highlights:
- Dr. Gonzalez reviews what prostatitis is.
- Dr. Gonzalez explains how commonly prostatitis occurs.
- Dr. Gonzalez discusses the different types of prostatitis.
- Some of the common signs and symptoms of each of the different types of prostatitis.
- Dr. Gonzalez walks through what men can expect at a clinic visit while getting evaluated for possible prostatitis. He explains what sort of examinations and testing they could undergo.
- Dr. Gonzalez describes how the treatments differ when looking at the different types of prostatitis.
- Dr. Gonzalez discusses additional treatment options other than physical therapy that are available for men struggling with prostatitis.
- Dr. Gonzalez talks about things, like certain foods and activities, that could trigger episodes of prostatitis.
- Although prostatitis is very common in men, about ninety to ninety-five percent of the cases are non-infectious chronic prostatitis.
- Pelvic floor physical therapy could be life-changing in many cases and could even cure the problem.