Prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate. NIDDK states that prostatitis is the most common prostate problem in men younger than 50.
Symptoms
Pelvic pain, pain with urination, urinary urgency, fever in acute bacterial infection, and pain with ejaculation.
Causes and risk
Bacterial infection causes acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is the most common form and may not involve active infection.
How it is evaluated
Evaluation depends on whether infection is suspected and can include symptom review, urinalysis, urine culture, and imaging in selected cases.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the type and can include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, alpha-blockers, and pelvic floor support.
When to seek care
Seek prompt care for fever, severe pain, inability to urinate, or sepsis symptoms.