They all result in prostate enlargement which leads to other issues. The infections come in two forms, acute and chronic. Acute prostatitis hits men of all ages. It is also often hard or painful to urinate. The treatment consists of antibiotics and treatment usually is successful.
Chronic prostatitis is an infection that keeps returning.
Antibiotics can be used in this type of infection as well, but they aren't always because sometimes no bacteria can be found. If you have any of the symptoms of infection you should consult with your doctor. BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH is an enlargement of the prostate. An enlarged prostate can block the urethra. That can make it hard to urinate and create other issues such as dribbling after urination and the urge to urinate often.