Question 1

is prostatitis usually treated with antibiotics?

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Yes: The mainstay of treatment is antibiotics for several weeks and anti-inflmmatory medications such as advil, tylenol, (acetaminophen) or motrin.

Question 2

i get conflicting info ;can chronic bacterial prostatitis cause problems w/partner thru sex?i was treated w/antibiotics but symptoms are now chronic

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No risk, but...: ...chronic bacterial prostatitis is rare at your age. Is the diagnosis certain? Nonbacterial prostatitis far more common, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (same symptoms, easily confused with prostatitis). None of these is sexually transmitted and none risky for sex partners. However, sometimes nongonococcal urethritis is misdiagnosed as prostatitis. NGU is an STD and can be harmful for partners

Question 3

should masturbation be avoided when being treated for chronic epididymitis and prostatitis? 4 week long course of antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis and sex: Yes. Part of the treatment regimen is to reduce the activity of the prostate. And ejaculation requires prostate participation. So sexual activity best be reduced during the treatment period.

Question 4

how bacterial prostatitis can b diagnosed/treated? i'd 2 months antibiotic course+ab for treating it but no improvements yet. e.coli found in culture

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Prostatitis: It is not clear from your question what antibiotic was being used. The prostate is quite resistant to penetration by many antibiotics, and those which get in well do not necessarily treat the causative organism. In addition it is helpful to have frequent ejaculations to clear any obstruction and hot sitz baths also help. If you are not seeing a urologist, would do so now.  Good luck.

Question 5

i'm currently on 4 weeks course of antibiotic (cipro) for prostatitis. if i have epididymitis then it can be treated with the same course of antibioti?

Accepted Answer

Correct Antibiotic: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) should address all bacterial pathogens causing epididymitis and prostatitis.

Question 6

i'm having prostatitis. age 24. doctor gave me antibiotic levofloxacin 750mg for 7 days. can epididymitis also be treated at the same time with this?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: The epididymitis is not usually bacterial, so taking Motrin or sometimes steroids can help an exception may be chylmydia where a z-pak would help.

Question 7

i have been treated with azithromycin 500 for two weeks as i had chlymidia prostatitis. i am off the antibiotics 8 days now. can i be retested now.

Accepted Answer

Chamydia follow up: Per the CDC recommendations: Follow-Up False-negative results might occur in the presence of persistent infections involving limited numbers of chlamydial organisms. In addition, NAAT conducted at

Question 8

what do you suggest if my husband is being treated for sepsis, kidney infection and accute prostatitis. he has been on iv antibiotics for 17 days it still burns?

Accepted Answer

Contact doctor: You need to inform his doctor of his condition. Who is giving him the IV antibiotics? Is he at home or in a healthcare facility? If he is getting the treatment at home, he may need to visit his doctor.

Question 9

my husband is being treated for sepsis, kidney infection and acute prostatitis. he has been on iv antibiotics for 17 days and it still burns. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After a serious infection such as this one, there is likely to be burning until the epithelium has completely healed. There may also be another cause of the burning; your physician can address this. Best wishes.

Question 10

how long do symptoms of prostatitis last if you start antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If the prostatitis is due to bacterial infection, proper antibiotic treatment should relieve symptoms in a matter of days.  However in most cases the cause of prostatic inflammation is not known and antibiotics are not helpful.  Unfortunately, prostatitis may be chronic or  remitting and relapsing.

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Should masturbation be avoided when being treated for chronic epididymitis and prostatitis? 4 week long course of antibiotics.

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How bacterial prostatitis can b diagnosed/treated? i'd 2 months antibiotic course+ab for treating it but no improvements yet. e.coli found in culture

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I'm currently on 4 weeks course of antibiotic (cipro) for prostatitis. if i have epididymitis then it can be treated with the same course of antibioti?

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I'm having prostatitis. age 24. doctor gave me antibiotic levofloxacin 750mg for 7 days. can epididymitis also be treated at the same time with this?

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I have been treated with azithromycin 500 for two weeks as i had chlymidia prostatitis. i am off the antibiotics 8 days now. can i be retested now.

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What do you suggest if my husband is being treated for sepsis, kidney infection and accute prostatitis. he has been on iv antibiotics for 17 days it still burns?

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My husband is being treated for sepsis, kidney infection and acute prostatitis. he has been on iv antibiotics for 17 days and it still burns. is this normal?

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How long do symptoms of prostatitis last if you start antibiotics?

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