Prostatitis
Common in men of all ages, prostatitis involves an inflammation of the prostate gland, which may be caused by a bacterial infection. It affects at least 50 percent of men during their lifetimes. Symptoms can range from simple to chronic, and include:
- Trouble passing urine
- Burning, stinging, or pain when passing urine
- Strong, frequent urges to pass urine
- Chills and fever
- Pain in the lower back, belly, groin, or behind the scrotum
- Body aches
- Rectal pressure or pain
- Urethral discharge with bowel movements
- Genital and rectal throbbing
- Sexual problems and loss of sex drive
There are several courses of treatment, depending on the specific diagnosis.