Prostatitis

Protatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, a common condition in adult’s males. Often caused by infection, prostatitis may develop rapidly (acute) or (chronic).

About 40% of visits to a specialist in genitourinary problem (urologist) are for prostatitis. Forms of prostate inflammation include acute and chronic bacterial.

The chronic bacterial form is sometimes experienced by men whose sex partners have a bacterial infection of the vagina, making this a sexually transmitted disease. Other cases occur when small stones form within the prostate and become infected. Sometimes infection is caused by poor hygiene, surgical procedures, or even swimming in polluted water.

When prostatitis develops gradually, trouble with the flow of urine may be the first symptom.

Symptoms and signs experienced by men with prostatitis include:

Pain and/or difficulty urinating

Pain During Sex And Ejaculation

Pain with Walking And Sitting

Acute prostatitis is first treated with antibiotics. Oral antibiotics should be given for one to three months; longer, if necessary.
Nonbacterial prostatitis requires other measures to relieve urinary symptoms. These measures include drugs that fight inflammation (steroids or nonsteriods) and a type of drug called an alpha-blocker that reduces muscle tension. There are a number of “tips” for relieving symptoms of prostatitis.

Hot sitz baths

Ice Packs.

Water (it is best to drink plenty of water)

Diet (cutting down on-caffeine, Alcohol & Spicy Food )

Exercise (simple walking often will help)

Frequent ejaculation (two or three times a week)

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