Acute prostatitis is a sudden inflammation of the prostate gland. It is a rare type of prostatitis that can resemble a urinary tract infection. A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics for acute ...

When most men think about their prostate, it's to worry about whether they have prostate cancer or not. But another condition is far more common and plenty painful. Prostatitis involves inflammation ...

Many symptoms associated with prostate cancer, like frequent urination or difficulty peeing, may be caused by less-serious concerns. Learn more.

When should I check the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of a 43-year-old man with a clinical diagnosis of acute prostatitis? —Haytham Kawii, MD, Baton Rouge, La. A yearly PSA determination and ...

Prostate health is an important issue in aging men. Major health complications can arise from prostate issues, including prostate cancer, decreased quality of life because of urinary symptoms, and ...