Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate gland, manifested by different symptoms. Acute and chronic prostatitis are considered. They are united by the fact that in them a specific causative agent for the inflammation of the gland is proven. What is characterized by acute prostatitis? Acute prostatitis is a disease of young age. It is characteristic of the period of active sexual life (from 30 to 45 years of age). Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, bacteria of the genus Enterobacter and all other microorganisms responsible for most urinary tract infections are defined as the main causes of infection. What are the symptoms of patients with acute prostatitis? Patients’ symptoms are usually associated with disorders caused by the inflammatory process itself, as well as disorders related to problematic urination and urinary retention. There are: Frequent urges to urinate; Fever; Pain when urinating, Pain in the pelvis and genitals; Decreased stream of urine; Painful erection and/or ejaculation NEWS_MORE_BOX How does chronic prostatitis progress and what can be its complications? We talk about chronic prostatitis when the prostate infection lasts more than 3 months. It proceeds slowly, while his treatment is long and difficult. When can chronic prostatitis develop? Most often, it is the result of untreated acute prostatitis. This is the result of the inadequate removal by medical therapy of the infectious agent. What do patients complain about? The symptoms of chronic prostatitis do not differ so significantly from those of acute prostatitis. Most often, patients with chronic prostatitis complain of burning or pain when urinating, pain in the bladder, heaviness in the testicles, and often the symptom of “premature ejaculation” appears. The latter is characterized by men ejaculating too quickly or unable to control their ejaculation.