No. Acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis are caused by bacteria, but chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome is often not linked to a proven bacterial infection.
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Yes. Prostatitis can affect adults across age groups. NIDDK notes it is a common urinary tract problem in men younger than 50.
No. Those symptoms overlap with other urinary and pelvic conditions. A clinician may need examination and tests to distinguish causes.
No. Antibiotics are appropriate for bacterial prostatitis, but they do not automatically help nonbacterial chronic pelvic pain. Use antibiotics only when prescribed for you.
There is no single diet shown to cure all forms of prostatitis. Some people notice personal symptom triggers, but dietary changes should not replace diagnosis or necessary treatment.
Seek urgent medical care for complete inability to urinate, or urinary symptoms accompanied by fever/chills, blood in urine, or severe lower abdominal/urinary pain.
Expect questions about timing, pain location, urinary symptoms, previous infections, medicines and relevant procedures or injuries. Testing depends on the situation.
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