Acute Prostatitis: Symptoms & Signs (Prostate Gland Infection)

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Alternate Names : Prostate Gland Infection

Symptoms are usually severe and come on suddenly. Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis can include:

low back pain

malaise, or a vague feeling of illness

muscle and joint pain

need to urinate frequently

need to wake up during the night to urinate, which is called nocturia

pain in the area between the base of the penis and the rectum

urgent need to urinate

weak flow of urine

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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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