chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Definition / meaning of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome

A condition of the prostate gland that continues or gets worse over a long period of time. Symptoms include body aches, pain in the lower back and genital area, a burning feeling during urination, and problems with emptying the bladder all the way. Also called CP/CPPS.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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