Many patients and doctors are intrigued with the idea that one's immune system, may be causing the symptoms of prostatitis.
Research shows how bacterial antigens can stimulate an immune response to self antigens.
Mast cells are stimulated by the immune system to produce histamines, which cause inflammation. This abstract studies the disease known as interstitial cystitis, which is similar to prostatitis. Read Dr. Shoskes comments on the auto-immune theory. This information is forwarded to you by the Prostatitis Foundation. We do not provide medical advice.