Prostatitis can be caused by:
• Bacterial infection: This is the most common cause of acute prostatitis, usually resulting from a urinary tract infection (UTI) that spreads to the prostate.
• Non-bacterial infection: Chronic prostatitis may be caused by non-bacterial factors such as inflammation, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, or autoimmune issues.
• Bladder or urethra issues: Obstruction or inflammation in the urinary tract may lead to prostate issues.
• Pelvic trauma: Injury to the pelvic area can increase the risk of prostatitis.

1. Acute bacterial prostatitis: Sudden bacterial infection causing severe pain and symptoms of infection.
2. Chronic bacterial prostatitis: Persistent bacterial infection that is harder to treat.
3. Chronic prostatitis (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome): The most common form, which is not caused by bacterial infection but by other factors like pelvic floor muscle tension.
4. Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate with no noticeable symptoms, often discovered during tests for other conditions.

• Pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower back.
• Painful urination or difficulty urinating.
• Frequent urination, especially at night.
• Painful ejaculation or sexual dysfunction.
• Fever and chills (in cases of acute prostatitis).
• Pain in the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus).

While prostatitis may not always be preventable, the following measures can reduce the risk:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to flush the urinary tract and avoid infection.
• Practicing safe sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
• Avoiding excessive alcohol and caffeine, which can irritate the prostate.
• Regularly emptying the bladder to reduce the risk of infection.