Prostate infection

Symptoms and causes

What is it?

A prostate infection, prostate inflammation or prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that produces a number of excipients that are added to the sperm cells during ejaculation.

Prostatitis can occur at any age, but the problem is most common among young and middle-aged men. Although it can be an unpleasant condition to live with, it very rarely poses a dangerous health problem. If you suffer from prostatitis, this does not mean, for example, that you have a greater predisposition for prostate cancer.

In addition to bacterial infections, prostatitis can also be caused by inflammation due to tension in nearby muscles or problems in nearby nerves.

Symptoms

Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen or genital area
Urinary symptoms, such as a burning sensation while urinating or more frequent peeing
Sexual symptoms such as pain during ejaculation

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis

Painful prostate on rectal examination
Urine analysis
Transrectal ultrasound

Treatment

Antibiotics in case of prostate infection
Pain relief
A bladder probe is sometimes necessary

Treatment centres and specialisations

Urology Centre

Bladder, prostate and kidney diseases; urology

Latest publication date: 15/05/2024
Supervising author: Dr Ameye Filip

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Supervising author: Dr Ameye Filip