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The prostate is a gland that produces fluid for semen. Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate that causes pelvic pain and other urinary symptoms. It can be caused by bacterial infection, inflammation from injury, or other issues. Symptoms depend on the type but include pain, burning with urination, and frequent urination. Diagnosis involves exams, tests of urine and prostate fluid, and sometimes imaging. Treatment options include antibiotics, alpha-blockers, anti-inflammatories, massage, biofeedback, and lifestyle changes depending on the individual and type of prostatitis.

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Prostatitis Fact Sheet PDF

The prostate is a gland that produces fluid for semen. Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate that causes pelvic pain and other urinary symptoms. It can be caused by bacterial infection, inflammation from injury, or other issues. Symptoms depend on the type but include pain, burning with urination, and frequent urination. Diagnosis involves exams, tests of urine and prostate fluid, and sometimes imaging. Treatment options include antibiotics, alpha-blockers, anti-inflammatories, massage, biofeedback, and lifestyle changes depending on the individual and type of prostatitis.

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PROSTATE HEALTH

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Prostatitis

WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? • A burning feeling while passing urine


The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is part of the • The need to pass urine often (8 or more times per day)
male reproductive system. The prostate’s main job is to help • Pain in and around the bladder, testicles, penis and/or anus
make fluid for semen. Semen protects and energizes sperm.
• Pain with ejaculation
WHAT IS PROSTATITIS? Acute Bacterial Prostatitis is also from bacteria and is less
Prostatitis is commonly attributed to pain in and around the common. Symptoms for this problem can begin suddenly
pelvic area, starting with the prostate. It can happen to men and can be very painful. Men should get medical care right
of all ages. It can be from: away. Symptoms include:
• An infection caused by bacteria • Chills
• Inflammation (painful, red, swollen tissue) from an injury • Fever
or infection • Very painful burning while passing urine
• Some other problem • Trouble draining the bladder
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATITIS? Nonbacterial Prostatitis may be from stress, nerve
irritation, injuries or past urinary tract infections. This form of
How you feel will help your doctor diagnose the type of
prostatitis has no signs of bacteria in the urine or semen.
prostatitis you have.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/ WHAT CAUSES PROSTATITIS?
CPPS) is an inflammation of the prostate and the nerves to The cause for prostatitis is not always known. Some things
this area. Pain from CP/CPPS can last for weeks to months. can raise the risk of a bacterial infection. For example, an
This is NOT an infection. Symptoms are: infection from sexual contact, a catheter, a bladder infection
• Trouble passing urine (sometimes with pain) or a problem in the urinary tract.
• Pain in and around the bladder, testicles, penis and/or anus Pelvic pain may not be from prostatitis. Other reasons for
pelvic pain:
• Pain with ejaculation
• Pelvic floor muscle tension
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis is from bacteria and is less
common. It is known to come and go over a long period of • Prostate stones
time; at least three months. Symptoms can be: • A urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra) or scar tissue

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What You Should Know
about Prostatitis

• Prostate cancer Surgery: on either the urethra or prostate may be needed


• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlarged prostate in rare cases. There must be an exact problem, such as scar
tissue in the urethra, for prostatitis surgery to work.
HOW IS PROSTATITIS DIAGNOSED?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Your healthcare provider may start by asking you questions
about your pain in order to find out what’s wrong. A digital o How do you know if I have prostatitis or something else?
rectal exam (DRE) may be done to feel for an enlargement or o Can treatment cure my prostatitis, or is this something I’ll
check for pain. Your doctor may do a transrectal ultrasound need to manage for a long time?
or use a cystoscope to look more closely at your prostate. o What are the best treatment options for me?
You may also be asked to get lab tests to look for bacteria
in your urine or prostate fluid. A urine flow study or o What are the side effects of each treatment?
urodynamics test may be done to look for a blockage. o If I feel better, can I stop treatment?
o If I don’t feel better with treatment, what are my next steps?
WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS?
o Can I have sex as usual?
Your treatment will depend on the type of Prostatitis you have.
You can try one or more until you find something that helps: ABOUT THE UROLOGY CARE FOUNDATION
Antibiotics: often used as a first step to kill any bacteria. The Urology Care Foundation is the world’s leading urologic
Alpha-blockers: help to relax the muscles around the foundation – and the official foundation of the American
prostate and at the base of the bladder. There are many Urological Association. We provide information for those
types of these drugs. actively managing their urologic health and those ready
Anti-inflammatory Agents: non-steroidal drugs to reduce to make health changes. Our information is based on the
pain like aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. They also help to relax the American Urological Association resources and is reviewed by
muscles. medical experts.

Prostatic Massage: helps to ease pressure in the prostate. To learn more, visit the Urology Care Foundation’s
It is done by draining fluid from the prostate ducts while website, UrologyHealth.org/UrologicConditions or go
calming nearby muscles. to UrologyHealth.org/FindAUrologist to find a doctor
near you.
Biofeedback: a way to learn how to relax certain muscles.
It is done with an expert to help you lessen tension in your DISCLAIMER:
pelvic floor.
This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a
Home Remedies: there are many things that can be done substitute for professional medical advice. It is not to be used
at home to help reduce pain. These include hot baths, hot or relied on for that purpose. Please talk to your urologist
water bottles, heating pads and a donut-shaped pillow. or health care provider about your health concerns. Always
Lifestyle Changes: such as weight loss and diet changes, consult a health care provider before you start or stop any
learning to relax, and exercises to ease symptoms. There is treatments, including medications.
no proof that herbs and supplements help prostatitis. Ask For more information about urologic conditions, visit
your healthcare provider about changes you can make. UrologyHealth.org/Order or call 800-828-7866.
Acupuncture: involves placing very thin needles through
the skin at different depths and points on your body by a
professional to help reduce pain.

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