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Is Prostatitis Symptomatic?

Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland---a walnut-shaped organ that surrounds the urethra. Symptoms of this condition depend on the type of prostatitis involved.

  1. Types

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, prostatitis can be acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic or asymptomatic inflammatory, which doesn't cause symptoms.

    Urinary Symptoms

    • General symptoms of prostatitis include a painful or burning sensation with urination, problems urinating, frequent urination and the urge to urinate.

    Painful Symptoms

    • This condition can also cause pain between the penis and rectum, pain or discomfort of the penis or testicles, painful ejaculation and pain in the stomach, groin or lower back, reports the Mayo Clinic.

    Features

    • Acute bacterial prostatitis generally occurs suddenly, with a high fever, chills, nausea and vomiting. A person with constant urinary tract infections may have chronic bacterial prostatitis. Prostatitis is considered chronic if the symptoms last longer than three months. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic prostatitis is also referred to as chronic pelvic pain.

    Considerations

    • Prostatitis symptoms match those cause by sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections and an enlarged prostate. Call your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

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