Prostatitis is an infection or an inflammation of the prostate gland in men which is an organ that is about the size of a walnut that is located just below the bladder. The prostate is responsible for producing semen. Prostatitis can be suspected when a variety of symptoms of the prostate are present. The symptoms of prostatitis include a frequent urge to urinate, pain and burning when urinating, and pelvic, groin, or lower back pain.

There are several other symptoms that can signal prostatitis. There are four categories of prostatitis, and the disease can be either bacterial or non-bacterial. The signs of prostatitis are sometimes difficult to diagnose and prostatitis can be mistaken with maladies such as bladder infections, prostate cancer or bladder cancer.

Prostatitis can also have many other symptoms that can come on suddenly, and those prostatitis symptoms may include fever, chills, pain, urinary problems including blood-tinged urine, and painful ejaculation. Bacterial prostatitis can lead to issues which include recurring bladder infections, pain in the pelvic area, and a frequent and urgent need to urinate.

There are several possible causes of prostatitis, although it is difficult to narrow them down to a single cause. Nonbacterial prostatitis may, for example be caused by lifting heavy things when the bladder is full, which can cause urine to back up into the prostate. This can cause the inflammation that is responsible for prostatitis. Physical activity, although great for the rest of the body can, sometimes, irritate the prostate which can eventually lead to prostatitis. Pelvic muscle spasms can also be associated with prostatitis. Urinating in an uncoordinated fashion may lead to increased pressure in the prostate, which can lead to the development of prostatitis symptoms. Structural oddities and abnormalities of the urinary tract can also negatively affect the prostate by impeding urine flow. Additionally, narrowing of the urethra can cause an increase of pressure during urination, which can cause the symptoms and of prostatitis.

Should symptoms of prostatitis persist, consult with your physician, especially if the symptoms appear suddenly. Prostatitis Should not be left untreated.