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Preventing and understanding prostatitis

Men of all ages can be affected by the condition, but it is most common in those under the age of 50

Regular exercise and losing weight can help prevent prostatitis.
Regular exercise and losing weight can help prevent prostatitis.Getty Images

Prostatitis is as an infection of the prostate gland but can also be an inflammation of the prostate with no sign of infection. Only about 10% of reported cases are actually caused by bacterial infection. Men of all ages can be affected by prostatitis but the condition is most common in men under the age of 50, and can either be an acute illness or a chronic condition. Prevention of prostatitis involves taking a number of lifestyle and dietary changes toward maintaining prostate health. Understanding the condition and what symptoms to look for is the first step toward learning how to prevent prostatitis.

Symptoms

The symptoms associated with the disease will vary depending on the underlying cause of prostatitis. Often a person may show no symptoms of the condition, while on other occasions symptoms may come on suddenly and severely, requiring emergency medical attention. The following are signs and symptoms that may be present with prostatitis:

Causes

How the prostate gland becomes infected is still unclear. However, certain conditions and medical procedures can increase the risk of developing prostatitis. These include:

Tips toward preventing prostatitis

The following tips are just a few of the preventative measures you can take to help to reduce your chances of developing prostatitis. For more information and ways to help reduce your risk, you should set up a consultation with your doctor.

Dr. Samadi is a board-certified urologic oncologist trained in open and traditional and laparoscopic surgery and is an expert in robotic prostate surgery. He is chairman of urology, chief of robotic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is a medical contributor for the Fox News Channel's Medical A-Team. Follow Dr. Samadi on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, SamadiMD.com, davidsamadiwiki, davidsamadibio and Facebook.

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