Understanding Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland often caused by bacterial infection that often results in pain and burning during urination. Find out more about the two forms of prostatitis: acute and chronic.

Types of Prostatitis

Acute Prostatitis - An Overview
Get a quick overview of acute prostatitis, a type of bacterial infection of the prostate gland that often causes pain and burning during urination.

Acute Prostatitis

Symptoms of Acute Prostatitis
Here are the signs and symptoms of a prostate infection.
Treatment for Acute Prostatitis
Learn the normal course of treatment doctors usually recommend for acute prostatitis.
Causes and Risk Factors of Acute Prostatitis
Who is at risk for developing acute prostatitis and why.
Preventing Prostatitis
Although prostatitis may not always be preventable, here are some tips for avoiding it.

Chronic Prostatitis

Chronic Prosatitis Symptoms
If prostatitis recurs, or can't be eliminated, it may be diagnosed as chronic.
Chronic Prostatitis Treatment
Chronic Prostatitis may be difficult to treat, requiring up to 12 weeks of antibiotics
Chronic Prostatitis Causes and Risk Factors
Learn who is most likely to develop chronic prostatitis, and what causes the condition.
Chronic Prostatitis Prevention
Find out what you can do to prevent a prostate infection from recurring.

Understanding Prostatitis

Types of Prostatitis

Acute Prostatitis

Chronic Prostatitis

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