Type I — Acute bacterial prostatitis
Signs and symptoms of this form of prostatitis usually come on suddenly and may include:
Fever and chills
A flu-like feeling
Pain in the prostate gland, lower back or genital area
Urinary problems, including increased urinary urgency and frequency, difficulty or pain when urinating, inability to completely empty the bladder and blood-tinged urine
Painful ejaculation
Acute prostatitis is a serious condition. See your doctor right away if you develop any of these signs and symptoms.
Type II — Chronic bacterial prostatitis
The signs and symptoms of this type of prostatitis develop more slowly and usually aren't as severe as those of acute prostatitis. In addition, times when symptoms are better tend to alternate with times when symptoms are worse. Signs and symptoms of chronic bacterial prostatitis include:
A frequent and urgent need to urinate
Pain or a burning sensation when urinating (dysuria)
Pain in the prostate
Excessive urination during the night (nocturia)
Pain in the lower back and genital area
Difficulty starting to urinate, or diminished urine flow
Occasional blood in semen or in urine (hematuria)
Painful ejaculation
A slight fever
Recurring bladder infections
Type III — Chronic nonbacterial (abacterial) prostatitis
Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is the most common form. In general, the signs and symptoms of nonbacterial prostatitis are similar to those of chronic bacterial prostatitis, although you probably won't have a fever. The major difference, however, is that tests won't detect any bacteria in your urine or in fluid from your prostate gland. But you may have white blood cells in your urine and semen, depending on the type of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. With one type of nonbacterial prostatitis, pus cells are present in your urine. In another type, no pus cells are present.
Another type of prostatitis — Type IV, or asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis — doesn't require treatment.
Other conditions
Prostatitis can be difficult to diagnose, in part because its signs and symptoms often resemble those of other conditions. For example, an infection of your bladder or the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra) can cause an intense urge to urinate, a burning sensation and sometimes blood in your urine, similar to the signs and symptoms of prostatitis.
2006-10-20 18:21:51
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answered by Ana 4
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You have been given a wealth of information by our fellow Answerers. The only thing I have to add is try taking Saw Palmetto, a natural herb available at the larger national chains like RiteAid or any health food store. Saw Palmetto reduces inflammation in the prostate, and therefore the symptoms associated with it. Defiinitely drink lots of water. I wish you all the best in restoring your health.
2006-10-21 03:10:03
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answered by girlfriend 3
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What are the symptoms of prostatitis?
The symptoms are similar for all types of prostatitis, with the exception of acute prostatitis and asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. In the acute form of the disease, symptoms are severe, come on suddenly, and include fever and chills.
Signs of the chronic forms of prostatitis may be milder and come on gradually over weeks or months and may include:
A frequent urge to urinate, although you may pass only small amounts of urine.
A burning sensation when urinating (dysuria).
Difficulty starting urination, interrupted flow (urinating in waves rather than a steady stream), weaker-than-normal urine flow, and dribbling after urinating.
Excessive urinating at night (nocturia).
A sensation of not completely emptying your bladder.
Pain or discomfort in your lower back, in the area between the testicles and anus, in the lower abdomen or upper thighs, or above the pubic area. Pain may become worse during a bowel movement.
Pain or vague discomfort during or after ejaculation.
Pain in the tip of your penis.
2006-10-20 18:23:11
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answered by Scott T 3
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Prostatis symptoms include pain when you pee and a feeling that you have to pee lots of times. Make sure you get proper treatment for this infection and that you take ALL the medicine you should take for it. Also, drink plenty of fluids since this will help flush things out.
2006-10-20 19:34:32
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answered by Richard B 7
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostatitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostatitis/DS00341
http://www.medicinenet.com/prostatitis/article.htm
Enough?
2006-10-20 18:26:33
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answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4
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i hav no clue
2006-10-20 18:21:28
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answered by Elle 3
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