Prostatitis Information

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An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. As this eMedTV article explains, prostatitis that is caused by a bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics. Other treatments are required for non-bacterial forms.

This page on the eMedTV website explains how prostatitis causes can include bacterial infection, but in many cases, the exact cause is unknown. Symptoms that prostatitis causes include painful urination, body aches, and fever.

Painful urination, sexual problems, low back pain, or chills and high fever are common prostatitis symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses the most common signs and symptoms of this condition, and also explains how the symptoms will vary.

Prostatitis treatment can include antibiotics or, in some cases, other medications, such as alpha-blockers. This eMedTV article presents information on the various forms of prostatitis treatment for each of the four types.