As the infection progresses, it is not uncommon to experience symptoms such as: swollen lymph glands in the neck, underarm area, or groin. frequent fevers that lead to night sweats. rapid weight loss without dieting. constant fatigue. decreased appetite and diarrhea.
FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. An inflamed prostate resulting from the abnormal presence of bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms to arise in certain men. These flu-like symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting or malaise, explains the Mayo Clinic.LU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. An inflamed prostate resulting from the abnormal presence of bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms to arise in certain men. These flu-like symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting or malaise, explains the Mayo Clinic.
1 Acute bacterial prostatitis: Caused by a bacterial infection and it typically starts suddenly and may include flu-like symptoms. 2  It is the least common of the four types of prostatitis. 3  Chronic bacterial prostatitis: Characterized by recurrent bacterial infections of the prostate gland.