One reason for the increasing number of men with prostate cancer is the increasing number of men over the age of 65. Whereas in the early 20th century, men might have died from pneumonia, tuberculosis, or other infectious diseases, and in the mid-20th century from cardiac disease, they are now surviving long enough for prostate cancer to become a threat to health and life. Symptoms of acute prostatitis are frequent urination, fever, chills, and lower back pain. It is usually not serious and is treatable with antibiotics. Chronic prostatitis, which is more common than the acute variety, can be associated with urinary tract infections, abdominal pain, pain in the lower back and testicles, and pain while urinating.
Antibiotics can often improve symptoms.
An enlargement of the prostate gland, BPH often occurs as men near age 50 and becomes more common as age increases. The enlarging prostate squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult. BPH is not related to cancer and does not cause cancer, but can occur coincidentally with cancer. Treatment involves removing the interior core of the gland or drug therapy to reduce prostate volume. Cancer of the Prostate - A major problem with prostate cancer is that it can develop without symptoms.