Prostatitis

Prostatitis is a urological condition which causes inflammation of the prostate gland. The prostate is the part of the male reproductive system which aids in the production of sperm-containing fluid, known as semen. The prostate is located below the urinary bladder and surrounds the most upstream region of the urethra. 

Prostatitis includes four categories depending on its origin, namely, acute bacterial infection, chronic bacterial infection, chronic pelvic pain with and without signs of inflammation, and asymptomatic prostatitis.

Prostatitis is considered the most common urological disorder in men younger than 50 years. It has a prevalence of 14.2% and tends to increase with age.

The signs and symptoms of prostatitis and the recommended treatment vary depending on the cause and type of prostatitis. If left untreated, it can lead to complications such as prostatic abscess, pyelonephritis, renal damage, and sepsis.