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==Overview==
==Overview==
Prostatitis is [[swelling]] and irritation ([[inflammation]] or [[infection]]) of the [[prostate gland]]. When prostatitis is caused by an infection with [[bacteria]], it is called bacterial prostatitis. [[Acute bacterial prostatitis]] is an infection that starts quickly. [[Chronic bacterial prostatitis]] is an infection that lasts for 3 months or more.


==What are the symptoms of Prostatitis?==
==What are the symptoms of Prostatitis?==

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Prostatitis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

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Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Prostatitis?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

Prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation or infection) of the prostate gland. When prostatitis is caused by an infection with bacteria, it is called bacterial prostatitis. Acute bacterial prostatitis is an infection that starts quickly. Chronic bacterial prostatitis is an infection that lasts for 3 months or more.

What are the symptoms of Prostatitis?

What causes Prostatitis?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Prostatitis?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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