Page Views: 5,024 From recurring infections to diet and age: what raises prostate risk, and the urinary and lower-back symptoms to act on. Estimated reading time: 1 minute(s) (88 words) Risk factors include: Recurring prostate infections Not properly exercising the prostate Rough anal sex A history of venereal disease Diets high in animal fat High intake of milk, meat and/or coffee Use of male hormones such as testosterone in the treatment of impotence Vasectomy partial or full Being over 50 years of age Symptoms include a weak or interrupted urine flow, continuous pain in the lower back, pelvis and/or upper thighs. Rectal bleeding and pain in the rectal area should be checked by a physician immediately!