Prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland that can cause pain, urinary difficulties, and sexual dysfunction. It affects men of all ages — including younger men. It accounts for approximately 25% of all urology office visits.
- Pelvic pain or discomfort
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Pain during/after ejaculation
- Frequent and urgent urination
- Lower back pain
- Perineal pain (between scrotum and anus)
- Flu-like symptoms (acute bacterial)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Bacterial infection (acute or chronic)
- Nerve damage in the pelvic area
- Immune system response
- Stress and psychological factors
- Pelvic floor muscle tension
- Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
- Urine tests and cultures
- Prostate fluid analysis
- PSA test (may be temporarily elevated)
- Urodynamic testing
- Cystoscopy
- Antibiotics (for bacterial prostatitis)
- Alpha-blockers for urinary symptoms
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Pelvic floor physical therapy
- Stress management
- Heat therapy (warm baths)
- Dietary modifications
- Avoid spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol
- Stay well-hydrated
- Regular ejaculation may help
- Stress reduction techniques
- Avoid prolonged sitting
- Use a donut cushion if sitting is painful
Understanding the Prostate Gland
A clear guide to what the prostate is, where it sits, and why it matters for your health.
The Prostate and Urinary Function
How the prostate affects urination and what changes mean for your health.
Prostate Health Through the Decades
What to expect from your prostate at every stage of life and how to stay ahead.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Explained
What BPH is, why it happens, and how it differs from prostate cancer.
Living with an Enlarged Prostate
Practical tips and lifestyle changes that ease daily urinary symptoms.
BPH Treatment Options Compared
From watchful waiting to surgery, a clear look at how BPH is treated.