Most men with prostatitis will have a persistent (chronic) form of the disease, where symptoms come and go for at least three months.
Possible symptoms are:
- pain in the pelvis, genitals, lower back and buttocks
- pain when urinating
- frequent need to urinate
- difficulty urinating, such as problems starting or 'stop-start' urination
- pain when ejaculating
- a high temperature of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or above
The symptoms may vary from day to day: some days they may be particularly troublesome. On other days they may be mild or almost non-existent.
You may also experience tiredness, joint pain and muscle pain.
Medical emergency
If the symptoms of prostatitis are severe and develop suddenly, see your GP immediately. This sudden, severe type is known as acute prostatitis and needs to be treated immediately.
