Prostatitis is an inflamation of the prostate, the walnut-shaped gland that sits below the bladder and surrounds the urethra in men. There are four categories of prostatitis: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic nonbacterial and chronic asymptomatic inflammatory prostatits.
<h3>Symptoms</h3>
Some common symptoms of prostatitis include:
<ul>
	<li>Urge to urinate often</li>
	<li>Stop-and-go urination</li>
	<li>Burning sensation with urination</li>
	<li>Pelvic, groin or low back pain</li>
	<li>Pain during or after ejaculation.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Treatment</h3>
<strong>Self-help measures</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Over-the-counter pain medication</li>
	<li>Drinking plenty of fluids.</li>
	<li>Sitz baths</li>
</ul>
<strong>Prescribed medication</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Antibiotics. Usually taken for several weeks up to a few months, if caused by an infection.</li>
	<li>Alpha blockers. Medication to relax the bladder neck and relieve urinary difficulty.</li>
	<li>Anti-inflammatories. Medication to reduce inflammation.</li>
</ul>