EFFECTS OF EVOLVULUS ALSINOIDES LINN. IN INFLAMMATORY MARKERS IN PROSTATITIS INDUCED RAT MODEL

INTRODUCTION Nonbacterial prostatitis is the most common urological diagnosis in men under 50 years of age and is the third most common urologic diagnosis in men over 50 years of age. It is marked by perineal pain radiating to the genital area, urinary symptoms, and ejaculatory disturbance, which have great impacts on the psychological and physiological status and quality of life of patients. An estimated 50% of all men experience prostatitis-like symptoms at some point during their lifetime 1 . The etiology and pathogenesis of nonbacterial prostatitis is unclear, so it is a difficult condition to treat. There is growing evidence that inflammation plays a significant role in ABSTRACT

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