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	Acute Prostatitis
	Definition
	Acute prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, a condition often heralded by symptoms similar to those of cystitis: frequent, painful urination and nocturia (awakening from sleep to urinate). There may also be a discharge from the urethra. Prostatitis may also be accompanied by fever, chills, and pain in the perineal region behind the scrotum, the lower back, or above the pubic bone (the suprapubic region).
	Cause
	The most common cause of acute prostatitis is bacterial infection, which can result from infected urine.
	Diagnosis
	The prostate itself will be very tender, which is evident with a rectal examination. Fever and pain in the area above the pubic bone may be present. Examination of the urine may reveal signs of infection.
	Treatment
	Prostatitis is treated with antibiotics, given orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection. Untreated prostatitis may result in an abscess that is more resistant to antibiotic therapy and may require surgical drainage.
	Prevention
	In the presence of a known urinary tract infection, urologic manipulation, which can cause urosepsis, should be avoided unless necessary.