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Prostatitis: What Every Man Should Know

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that can affect men of all ages, not only older adults. It is a common but often misunderstood condition that may significantly impact quality of life if left untreated.

What Is the Prostate?

The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder. It plays a key role in male reproductive health by producing fluid that nourishes and transports s***m.

Types of Prostatitis

There are several forms of prostatitis:
1. Acute bacterial prostatitis – a sudden bacterial infection that causes severe symptoms.
2. Chronic bacterial prostatitis – a recurring bacterial infection.
3. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) – the most common type, not always linked to infection.
4. Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis – inflammation without noticeable symptoms.
Diagnosis

Doctors typically use:
• Medical history and symptom review
• Physical examination
• Urine and blood tests
• Sometimes imaging or prostate fluid analysis