FAU Advanced Health Assessment Practice Test

What is a common symptom of prostatitis?

1. Severe vomiting

2. Pain in the groin or pelvic area

3. Fever and chills

4. Swelling of the thighs

The correct answer is: Pain in the groin or pelvic area

A common symptom of prostatitis is pain in the groin or pelvic area. This discomfort often arises due to inflammation of the prostate gland, which can lead to localized pain that may radiate to the lower back, perineum, and even the genital area. Prostatitis can manifest in various forms, including acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, all of which may present with groin or pelvic pain as a significant clinical feature. Other symptoms might be present with prostatitis, but the hallmark symptom of pain in these regions is particularly notable. While fever and chills may occur with acute bacterial prostatitis, they are not universally present in all forms of prostatitis. Severe vomiting and swelling of the thighs are not typical symptoms associated with this condition, making the pain in the groin or pelvic area the most characteristic symptom of prostatitis.