What is Prostatitis

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What is prostatitis?

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. Prostatitis can cause many symptoms, including the following:

Difficult or painful urination
Frequent urination
Fever
Low-back pain
Pain in the groin
Inability to get an erection
Decreased interest in sex
Prostatitis may be easily confused with other infections in the urinary tract. If you think you have prostatitis, see your doctor.