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  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)

  • I am peeing again within in 2 hours

  • Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C

  • Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever

  • Urgent urination

  • Pee frequently

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Learn more about Acute prostatitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is acute prostatitis?

The sudden inflammation of the prostate gland that can be caused by a bacterial infection.

Symptoms of acute prostatitis

  • Fever

  • Frequent urination

  • Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month

  • Pain when passing urine

  • Pain in the region between the scrotum and the anus

  • Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating

  • Bloody or red urine

  • Low back pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute prostatitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute prostatitis

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Have you been passing urine more often?

  • Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?

  • Do you feel pain when passing urine?

  • Do you have pain in the region between the scrotum and the anus?

Treatment for acute prostatitis

Prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. These can be given orally, but in severe cases, hospitalization and injected antibiotics may be needed. Painkillers and medicines to shrink the prostate may help reduce urination pain.

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References

  • Bruyère F, Cariou G, Boiteux JP, Hoznek A, Mignard JP, Escaravage L, Bernard L, Sotto A, Soussy CJ, Coloby P; le CIAFU. Prostatites aiguës [Acute prostatitis]. Prog Urol. 2008 Mar;18 Suppl 1:19-23. French. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(08)70508-6. PMID: 18455078.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1166708708705086?via%3Dihub

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