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Different Types of Prostatitis: Which One Affects You?

  Different Types of Prostatitis: Which One Affects You?   Prostatitis, or an inflammation of the prostate gland, can be extremely painful and negatively impact your life in several ways. However, while it's called Prostatitis, it's not one disorder. Instead, many different types of Prostatitis have different symptoms and treatments. Read on to learn more about the various types of this common male disorder, how to prevent them, and what symptoms you should look out for to get prompt treatment if you experience any problems.   Type 1 (Acute Bacterial Prostatitis) This is the most common type of prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection. The symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, and pain in the lower back and genital area. This type of Prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. Type 2 (Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis)This type of Prostatitis is caused by a recurrent bacterial infection. The symptoms are similar to acute bacterial Prostatitis but last more tha...