{"id":15428,"date":"2026-03-17T14:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:57:31","slug":"prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostatitis: what it is, symptoms, causes, and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Prostatitis<\/strong> is an <strong>inflammation of the prostate<\/strong>, the walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder that contributes to the production of seminal fluid. It is one of the most common urological conditions in adult men and can present in different forms, with symptoms that vary significantly from case to case. <\/p>\n<p>Contrary to common belief, prostatitis does not affect only older men: it can occur at any age, although it is more <strong>common between 25 and 50 years<\/strong>. It is estimated that about <strong>10\u201315% of men<\/strong> experience this condition during their lifetime.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Indice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Types_of_prostatitis\" title=\"Types of prostatitis\">Types of prostatitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Symptoms_of_prostatitis\" title=\"Symptoms of prostatitis \">Symptoms of prostatitis <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Urinary_symptoms\" title=\"Urinary symptoms \">Urinary symptoms <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Pain_symptoms\" title=\"Pain symptoms \">Pain symptoms <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Systemic_symptoms_acute_form\" title=\"Systemic symptoms (acute form) \">Systemic symptoms (acute form) <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Causes_and_risk_factors\" title=\"Causes and risk factors \">Causes and risk factors <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Diagnosis_how_prostatitis_is_identified\" title=\"Diagnosis: how prostatitis is identified \">Diagnosis: how prostatitis is identified <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Treatments_for_prostatitis\" title=\"Treatments for prostatitis \">Treatments for prostatitis <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatitis-what-it-is-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Conclusions\" title=\"Conclusions\">Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_prostatitis\"><\/span>Types of prostatitis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]The <strong>NIH (National Institutes of Health) classification <\/strong>distinguishes four main categories of prostatitis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatite-batterica-2\/\">Acute bacterial prostatitis<\/a><\/strong> (Category I) \u2013 sudden onset caused by a bacterial infection<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatite-batterica-2\/\">Chronic bacterial prostatitis<\/a><\/strong> (Category II) \u2013 recurrent or persistent bacterial infection<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/nonbacterial-prostatitis-or-chronic-pelvic-pain-syndrome\/\">Chronic pelvic pain syndrome<\/a><\/strong> (Category III) \u2013 the most common form (90% of cases), <strong>non-bacterial<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis (Category IV) \u2013 no symptoms, discovered incidentally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_prostatitis\"><\/span>Symptoms of prostatitis<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Symptoms vary depending on the clinical form, but the most common include:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urinary_symptoms\"><\/span>Urinary symptoms<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty or pain during urination<\/li>\n<li>Increased urinary urgency and frequency<\/li>\n<li>Weak or interrupted urinary stream<\/li>\n<li>Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_symptoms\"><\/span>Pain symptoms<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain or discomfort in the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus)<\/li>\n<li>Lower back, pelvic, or genital pain<\/li>\n<li>Burning or pain during ejaculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Systemic_symptoms_acute_form\"><\/span>Systemic symptoms (acute form)<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fever and chills<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and general malaise<\/li>\n<li>Severe fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_and_risk_factors\"><\/span>Causes and risk factors<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]The causes of prostatitis depend on the clinical form. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatite-batterica-2\/\">bacterial forms<\/a>, the main agents are Gram-negative bacteria such as <em>Escherichia coli<\/em> (over 70% of cases), <em>Klebsiella <\/em>spp., and <em>Pseudomonas<\/em> spp., which can reach the prostate through the urinary tract or via the bloodstream. Chlamydia is the main sexually transmitted pathogen.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk factors include<\/strong> a history of urinary tract infections, bladder catheterization, prostate surgery, cystoscopy, unprotected sexual activity, and anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/nonbacterial-prostatitis-or-chronic-pelvic-pain-syndrome\/\">non-bacterial forms<\/a>, the mechanisms are less clear and may involve pelvic floor dysfunction, neural alterations, psychological stress, or autoimmune inflammatory responses.<br \/>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_how_prostatitis_is_identified\"><\/span>Diagnosis: how prostatitis is identified<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Diagnosis is based on a combination of medical history, physical examination (including digital rectal examination), and laboratory tests. The most commonly used tests include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urine culture and urinalysis<\/li>\n<li>Prostatic secretion examination (EPS) after prostate massage<\/li>\n<li>PSA (prostate-specific antigen) \u2013 may be elevated during an acute episode<\/li>\n<li>Transrectal prostate ultrasound<\/li>\n<li>Uroflowmetry to assess urinary function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatments_for_prostatitis\"><\/span>Treatments for prostatitis<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Treatment depends on the clinical form.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/prostatite-batterica-2\/\">Bacterial prostatitis<\/a><\/strong> is treated with antibiotics for extended cycles of 3\u20136 weeks and anti-inflammatory drugs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/nonbacterial-prostatitis-or-chronic-pelvic-pain-syndrome\/\">Non-bacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome<\/a><\/strong> requires a multifactorial approach, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory drugs<\/li>\n<li>Alpha-blockers to reduce urinary symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic floor physiotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques and stress management<\/li>\n<li>Phytotherapy based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-live.com\/en\/?page_id=15140\">rye pollen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusions\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Prostatitis is a treatable condition that requires an accurate diagnosis to identify the clinical form and establish the most appropriate therapy. In case of suspicious symptoms, it is essential to promptly consult a urologist for a specialist evaluation.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, the walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder that contributes to the production of seminal fluid. It is one of the most common urological conditions in adult men and can present in different forms, with symptoms that vary significantly from case to case. Contrary to common belief, prostatitis does not affect only older men: it can occur at any age, although it is more common between 25 and 50 years. It is estimated that about 10\u201315% of men experience this condition during their lifetime.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Types of prostatitis [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]The NIH (National Institutes of Health) classification distinguishes four main categories of prostatitis: Acute bacterial prostatitis (Category I) \u2013 sudden onset caused by a bacterial infection Chronic bacterial prostatitis (Category II) \u2013 recurrent or persistent bacterial infection Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (Category III) \u2013 the most common form (90% of cases), non-bacterial Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis (Category IV) \u2013 no symptoms, discovered incidentally [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Symptoms of prostatitis [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Symptoms vary depending on the clinical form, but the most common include: Urinary symptoms Difficulty or pain during urination Increased urinary urgency and frequency Weak or interrupted urinary stream Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying Pain symptoms Pain or discomfort in the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus) Lower back, pelvic, or genital pain Burning or pain during ejaculation Systemic symptoms (acute form) Fever and chills Nausea and general malaise Severe fatigue [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Causes and risk factors [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]The causes of prostatitis depend on the clinical form. In bacterial forms, the main agents are Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli (over 70% of cases), Klebsiella spp., and Pseudomonas spp., which can reach the prostate through the urinary tract or via the bloodstream. Chlamydia is the main sexually transmitted pathogen. Risk factors include a history of urinary tract infections, bladder catheterization, prostate surgery, cystoscopy, unprotected sexual activity, and anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract. In non-bacterial forms, the mechanisms are less clear and may involve pelvic floor dysfunction, neural alterations, psychological stress, or autoimmune inflammatory responses.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Diagnosis: how prostatitis is identified [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Diagnosis is based on a combination of medical history, physical examination (including digital rectal examination), and laboratory tests. The most commonly used tests include: Urine culture and urinalysis Prostatic secretion examination (EPS) after prostate massage PSA (prostate-specific antigen) \u2013 may be elevated during an acute episode Transrectal prostate ultrasound Uroflowmetry to assess urinary function [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Treatments for prostatitis [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Treatment depends on the clinical form. Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics for extended cycles of 3\u20136 weeks and anti-inflammatory drugs. Non-bacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome requires a multifactorial approach, which may include: Anti-inflammatory drugs Alpha-blockers to reduce urinary symptoms Pelvic floor physiotherapy Relaxation techniques and stress management Phytotherapy based on rye pollen [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Conclusions [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Prostatitis is a treatable condition that requires an accurate diagnosis to identify the clinical form and establish the most appropriate therapy. 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