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Understanding Prostatitis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Risk Factors

  • Age >50
  • Bacterial infection (E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus)
  • Prostate injury (trauma, sports)
  • Sexual activity: multiple partners, anal intercourse
  • Medical conditions: diabetes, heart disease, HIV

Symptoms

  • Pain/discomfort in lower abdomen, groin, rectum
  • Urinary difficulty, frequency, urgency
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Cloudy or bloody urine
  • Fever and chills

See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment if you experience these symptoms.

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