Urology

Urological Conditions

Prostate

Prostatitis

There are three different types of prostatitis – acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis and non-bacterial prostatitis. Both acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis are caused by a bacterial infection that usually originates in the urethra. Non-bacterial prostatitis is not an infection, but rather an inflammation of the prostate, with a variety of possible causes. Symptoms can be severe and sudden (as in the case of acute bacterial prostatitis) or can come on gradually. Symptoms may include chills; fever; burning or painful urination; difficulty or frequent urinating; perineal, testicular, bladder and/or lower back pain; painful ejaculation.