But, it can strike men of all ages and races and accounts for two million visits to doctors each year. C. Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, a gland of the male reproductive system located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder. Symptoms of prostatitis may have a negative effect on your sexual activity. Symptoms include fever, chills, urgent, burning, or painful urination, pain in the lower back and genital area, and last but not least, painful ejaculation. D. All of the above.
Prostatitis encompasses all three disorders .
Depending on the diagnosis, antibiotics are generally prescribed and can effectively treat certain types of prostatitis . Individuals diagnosed with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis may also be given muscle relaxants to offer some relief of symptoms, including painful urination. Although prostatitis is not a contagious disease, bacteria contained in semen could be transmitted to your partner during sexual intercourse. Get over your fear and embarrassment of being examined and get checked.