Unlike other prostate conditions prostatitis usually affects younger or middle-aged men. It can be difficult to eradicate symptoms completely and treatment can last for some time. Prostatitis can be due either to bacterial infection or non-bacterial causes. Prostatitis is seen and managed by a broad range of physicians and surgeons and this book is addressed at a level that is both accessible and useful to the urologist and the family practitioner. The fact remains that the cause of most cases of prostatitis remain unknown but this book sets out to improve the reader's knowledge of all the possible causes and provide a grounding in evaluation, diagnosis, management, and treatment. The book begins with a summary of the history of the condition and an overview of some of the problems and issues facing doctors and patients. Sections 2 and 3 cover etiology and evaluation including a symptom assessment tool and a simple lower urinary tract localization technique. Section 4 provides practical advice on the development of a treatment plan using a 'best evidence' approach. Section 5 summarizes the future prospects in the field of prostatitis management. The Prostatitis Manual incorporates many practical pedagogical features including line diagrams, clinical photos, tables and algorithms. It is an ideal introduction to the condition and its management for the busy GP and a useful aide memoire for the specialist urologist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Much Needed Book!, 22 Oct 2002

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The book is intended to meet the need for a clinical manual on
prostatitis - presenting practical data and information the physician needs to diagnose and treat prostatitis patients - including students.
It also provides a roadmap to novel therapies for the experienced
clinician for treatment and management of their most difficult patients.

The problems of prostatitis are set out. Patients will take some comfort in recognising themselves in this landmark publication aimed at the medical profession. Experienced physicians may also take similar comfort, and students will embark into their profession with a clear, succinct, and very readable manual.

In the setting of the last 100 years, the last 5 years are highlighted, and current trials are commented upon and summarised. An objective look at what is and is not known about prostatitis is given.

As might be hoped from a serious medical book, facts and evidence are well respected. However, where doubt exits, and it does in many areas, it is recognised. Successful researchers in these fields will be lauded by surprisingly large percentages of the population.

The graphical style of the book is excellent. It is intended to be. Colour coding and key points are used to reinforce messages and highlight areas of controversy.

In certain (rare) forms of prostatitis, a cure can be expected. For the remainder of us, careful evaluation, management with an evidence based approach, and therapeutic strategy, is more useful.

Details of a clinical approach to treatment are suggested, allowing a practical strategy to be formulated. Those readers with medical knowledge will appreciate the details. Those without will feel comfortable that this has been set down so clearly.

There are 14 sides of (very small print) bibliography.

There is realism and an optimism in this book. It has been written for the medical profession who will undoubtedly benefit. Many patients will also be well motivated to make use of its insight and clarity. In doing so they will benefit from being able to take part in what will in future be a better informed treatment situation. They will also be better able to promote the need for research.

This is an excellent book. Dr Nickel has good reason to be proud of it.

I commend it to all interested persons, physicians and patients. In fact - if patients want to further their cause , they could do worse than purchase two copies - and give one to their favourite physician!

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