what can cause prostatitis
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- There are three main schools of thought about the causes of prostatitis. Each of the following linked pages will soon have additional information related to the potential cause. Bacterial infection, Auto-immune response or disordered immune response, Neuromuscular, tension or physical injury problem.
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- Prostatitis is considered chronic if it lasts more than three months. Types of prostatitis include: 1  Acute bacterial prostatitis. 2  A sudden bacterial infection marked by inflammation of the prostate. 3  This is the least common form of prostatitis, but the symptoms are usually severe. Chronic bacterial prostatitis. 2  This condition is the result of recurrent urinary tract infections that have entered the prostate gland. 3  It is thought to exist for several years in some men before producing symptoms.
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Prostatitis - bacterial Prostate tissue becomes inflamed. This problem can be caused by an infection with bacteria. Acute prostatitis starts quickly and chronic prostatitis lasts for 3 months or more. Ongoing irritation of the prostate that is not caused by bacteria is called chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.
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What Causes Prostatitis and Related Chronic Pelvic Pain? It isn't clear what causes most cases of prostatitis. Some cases are due to infections. Bacteria can get into the prostate when infected urine flows backwards from the urethra. Bacterial prostatitis cannot be passed from one person to another during sex. So a sex partner can't catch this infection.
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Prostate Infection Chronic prostatitis, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome: This condition causes pain and discomfort around the groin and pelvic area. It can affect men of all ages. Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis: The prostate is inflamed but there are no symptoms. It’s usually discovered when a doctor is diagnosing another problem.
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- Causes of Prostatitis. On the scientific level, the causes of prostatitis are not completely understood. There is controversy among the most highly regarded experts. Keep in mind that any one patient may have more than one cause operating at the same time.
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Prostatitis (Inflammation of the Prostate Gland) 1 Ten to twelve percent of all men experience prostatitis symptoms. 2  Prostititis is most common prostate problem in men under the age of 50. 3  Prostatitis can be an acute illness or a chronic condition.
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Prostate Infection The cause of prostate infection isn’t always clear. For chronic prostatitis, the exact cause is unknown. Researchers believe: a microorganism can cause chronic prostatitis; your immune system is responding to a previous UTI; your immune system is reacting to nerve damage in the area
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- Contraction of the prostate during ejaculation prevents semen from flowing backward into the bladder. Acute prostatitis is usually caused by the same bacteria that result in urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Bacteria can travel to the prostate from the blood, or enter the prostate during or after a procedure such as a biopsy.
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Overview Prostatitis is swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland situated directly below the bladder in men. The prostate gland produces fluid (semen) that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostatitis often causes painful or difficult urination. Other symptoms include pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals and sometimes flu-like symptoms. Prostatitis affects men of all ages but tends to be more common in men 50 or younger. The condition has a number of causes.
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- Other Prostatitis Symptoms. General signs and symptoms of infection, such as diarrhea, fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, may be present at the early onset of prostatitis. Other less common symptoms for prostatitis include recurring urinary tract infections and lower abdominal pain. Prostatitis occurs usually in young and middle-aged men.
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- Prostatitis is often described as an infection of the prostate. It can also be an inflammation with no sign of infection. Just 5% to 10% of cases are caused by bacterial infection. It does not raise the risk of getting prostate cancer. Prostatitis can affect men of all ages. According to the National Institutes of Health, prostatitis may account for up to 25% of all office visits for complaints involving the genital and urinary systems from young and middle-aged men.
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Excessive Masturbation and Prostatitis Excessive masturbation can cause chroinc prostatitis, so please reduce the times of masturbation. What's more, if you also have other symptoms as freqeunt or urgent urination, or testicular pain,....
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Causes and Treatment for Prostatitis Also known as inflammation of the prostate, prostatitis is a common and often frustrating problem, particularly when the cause is not obvious. Prostatitis can cause pain in the lower back and in the area between the scrotum and rectum (the perineum) and may be accompanied by chills, fever, and a general feeling of malaise when caused by bacteria.
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Prostatitis: inflamed prostate can be a vexing health problem Acute infection of the prostate. This sudden-onset infection is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra, and perhaps from the rectum, to the prostate. It’s the least common but most dramatic form of prostatitis, beginning abruptly with high fever, chills, joint and muscle aches, and profound fatigue.
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Prostatitis - Topic Overview Prostatitis is swelling or infection of the prostate gland. It often hurts. The prostate gland sits just below a man's bladder and makes part of the fluid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It usually grows larger as you grow older. There are several types of prostatitis.
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- Prostate infection or prostatitis is the infection of the prostate gland that usually leads to inflammation and pain. Generally, the infection is caused by bacteria that reside in the large intestine.
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Prostate Infection Prostate infection (prostatitis) occurs when your prostate and surrounding area become inflamed. There are several types of infection that can affect your prostate. Some men have no symptoms at all, while others report many, including intense pain.ou are at increased risk of prostate infection if you use a catheter or have a medical procedure involving the urethra. Other risk factors include bladder obstruction or infection and some sexually transmitted diseases. Enlarged prostate or injury to the area can also encourage infection.
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How to Cure Prostatitis Limit Caffeine and Spicy Foods. Two common irritants of the prostate and bladder are caffeine and spicy foods. To prevent prostatitis and especially to reduce symptoms, it is best to limit or even avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages and foods and hot, spicy menu items as well. Maintain Hormone Balance.
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Prostatitis - Bacterial Prostatitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection of the prostate gland. Any bacteria that can cause a urinary tract infection can cause acute bacterial prostatitis. Some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause bacterial prostatitis. These include chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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- Prostate pain that is related to acute prostatitis can be life threatening. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) for serious symptoms, such as high fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), the inability to urinate, or severe pain in the lower back and genital area. If your prostate pain is persistent or causes you concern, seek prompt medical care.
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What are Prostatitis and Related Chronic Pelvic Pain Conditions? Prostatitis and related pelvic pain conditions involve pain in and around the prostate. In most cases, you feel pain because of: a prostate infection. inflammation. some other problem.
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- Prostatitis is often described as an infection of the prostate. It can also be an inflammation with no sign of infection. Just 5% to 10% of cases are caused by bacterial infection. It does not raise the risk of getting prostate cancer. Prostatitis can affect men of all ages.
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Prostatitis - Bacterial Acute prostatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection of the prostate gland. Any bacteria that can cause a urinary tract infection can cause acute bacterial prostatitis, including: Enterococci. Escherichia coli.
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What are Prostatitis and Related Chronic Pelvic Pain Conditions? Prostatitis and related pelvic pain conditions involve pain in and around the prostate. Prostatitis and pelvic pain conditions can happen in men of all ages. The Prostate. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate sits under the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate is surrounded by muscles and nerves. The urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body) passes through the prostate. The prostate's main job is to help make fluid for semen.