Is prostatitis without treatment for a long time dangerous?

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Hello doctor. I have prostatitis from masturbation too much. The doctor asked me if it's okay if I leave it for about a year and a half, 2 years without treatment? Does the disease infect the kidneys? Looking forward to consulting your doctor help me. Thank you.
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Hello.
Prostatitis causes many troubles for men's lives. If left untreated for a long time, causing the disease to appear with many complicated symptoms, it is very difficult to treat and can lead to many dangerous complications such as urinary tract infections, gradually affecting function. of the kidney and the patient's health; male hormone disorders; Severe infections cause infertility or infertility. More serious is blood infection, prostate cancer,...
Therefore, you should go to a reputable medical facility or you can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System nationwide to get doctors. Professional, experienced examination, consultation and treatment for you.
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