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Description: A fluid-filled sac within the prostate gland. Symptoms: Often asymptomatic, can cause difficulty with urination or discomfort if large. Potential Treatments: Monitoring if asymptomatic, drainage or surgery if symptomatic.

Description: A recurring bacterial infection of the prostate. Symptoms: Recurrent urinary tract infections, persistent pain in the pelvic area, and urinary symptoms. Potential Treatments: Long-term antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and potentially surgery for complications.

Description: Inflammation of the prostate, which can be bacterial or non-bacterial. Symptoms: Pain in the groin, painful urination, flu-like symptoms, and sexual dysfunction. Potential Treatments: Antibiotics for bacterial prostatitis, anti-inflammatory medications, and lifestyle changes.

Description: Inflammation of the prostate without the typical symptoms of prostatitis. Symptoms: Usually discovered during examination for other conditions, may have elevated PSA. Potential Treatments: Generally, no treatment needed unless it leads to the elevation of PSA levels or other complications.

Description: A malignant tumor of the prostate gland. Symptoms: Difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, erectile dysfunction. Potential treatments: Active surveillance, surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.

Description: A sudden bacterial infection affecting the prostate. Symptoms: Severe pain, fever, chills, and urinary difficulties. Potential Treatments: Antibiotic therapy, pain relief, and sometimes hospitalization for severe cases.

Description: Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men. Symptoms: Frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, weak urine stream, nocturia. Potential Treatments: Medications (alpha blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors), minimally invasive therapies, and surgery (TURP).