Prostate gland is an organ which secretes a fluid found in semen.  This gland is anatomically located around the urethra at the base of the bladder only in males.
Following Prostate affections can occur:-

1. Prostate enlargement:-

Benign(non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland occurs normally after age 50, probably secondary to the effects of male hormones.  This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia.

» Symptoms:-

• Urine stream may became weak.  Flow starts after a period of waiting.
• Frequent urination day and night.
• Dribbling of the urine or it may come in stops and starts.
• If the prostate becomes very large, the patient may present with complete blockage and    retention of urine

2. Prostatitis:-

It is the inflammation of the prostate gland.

» Causes:-

• Bacterial infection
• Chemical irritation due to urine refluxing up into the ducts of the prostate gland.

» Symtoms:-

In Acute prostatitis, symptoms are:-
• Fever and chills
• Pain in the low back, in the testes or scrotum.
• Burning pain during urination with frequent urination

In chronic prostatitis, the symptoms are less prominent.  Persistent low backache or discomfort while passing urine and blood in the semen may be present.