Prostatitis — Symptoms

Signs and symptoms may vary depending on the type of prostatitis you have.

Acute bacterial prostatitis:

A sudden bacterial infection that is characterized by inflammation of the prostate. Symptoms include:

• Increased urinary frequency and urgency during day and night
• Fever, chills, nausea and vomiting
• Pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, pelvis and genital area
• Blood in urine
• Pain with ejaculation
• Pain with bowel movement
• Pain or burning sensation when urinating

Chronic bacterial prostatitis:

Chronic bacterial prostatitis may exist for several years without producing any symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they are similar to acute bacterial prostatitis, but are less severe and can fluctuate in intensity. Symptoms include:

• Frequent and urgent need to urinate
• Burning sensation or pain during urination
• Recurring bladder infections
• Periodic low-grade fever

Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis:

Most common form of prostatitis (also called chronic pelvic pain syndrome). This type of prostatitis is not caused by an infection (no bacteria detected in urine). Symptoms usually include:

• Urinary and genital area pain
• Burning sensation or pain during urination
• Painful ejaculation
• Diminished urine flow