Why Does My Gooch Ache

Prostatitis is pain and swelling, inflammation, or both of the prostate gland. The cause is sometimes a bacterial infection. Pain can occur in the area between the scrotum and anus or in the lower back, penis, or testes.

What does an inflamed prostate feel like?

It’s the least common but most dramatic form of prostatitis, beginning abruptly with high fever, chills, joint and muscle aches, and profound fatigue. In addition, you may have pain around the base of the penis and behind the scrotum, pain in the lower back, and the feeling of a full rectum.

Can prostatitis be caused by not ejaculating?

Chronic Prostatitis Prostatitis can develop into a chronic (ongoing) problem: Possible causes include repeated bacterial infections, stress, not ejaculating often enough, and unknown causes. Symptoms may include frequent urination, burning with urination, and lower abdomen or back pain.