What Causes Prostatitis?
Bacterial prostatitis is caused by bacteria from infected urine that backs up into the prostate ducts. Men who have had catheterization, injury to the area or a recent bladder infection are at greater risk.
Doctors are not entirely certain what causes CPPS and in most cases, no cause is found.
Possible contributing factors to prostatitis include:
- Infections not found during standard tests
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Persistent bladder infections
- Pelvic muscle spasm
- Physical activity such as biking or heavy lifting when your bladder is full
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