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Definition

Chronic bacterial prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the prostate gland that develops slowly and continues for a long period of time. It is a chronic infection of the prostate gland.

See also:

* Prostatitis - bacterial acute
* Prostatitis - nonbacterial chronic

Symptoms

Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those of acute prostatitis but are not as severe. They usually begin more gradually. Patients may have no symptoms in between episodes, or they may experience mild symptoms all the time.

Symptoms may include:

* Blood in the urine
* Decreased urinary stream
* Delayed start of urination (urinary hesitancy)
* Frequent urination
* Incontinence
* Low-grade fever
* Pain or burning with urination

Subtle symptoms may include:

* Low back pain
* Pain in the perineum or pelvic floor
* Pain with bowel movement
* Pain with ejaculation
* Testicular pain

Note: There may be no symptoms.