Question 1

what is a prostatitis treatment?

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Depends on cause: It is important to make sure that prostatic is is not infectious in nature.  A prostatic massage and culture of prostatic fluid and voided urine after massage can help to define this and antibiotic prescribed.  If no infection then anti-inflammatories, sitz baths can be used.  It is also important to walk during the day if sitting  for long periods.  Regular ejaculations can prevent congestion

Question 2

what is the treatment for prostatitis ?

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Antibiotics: Plus prostate emptying.

Question 3

what treatment is right for my prostatitis?

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Depends: There are different sub-types of prostatitis and for each the treatment varies.  Also important to rule out other causes for your symptoms.  Speak to a urologist.  In general treatments might include:  antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, Alpha blockers, physical therapy, chronic pain management, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, prostate massage.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for prostatitis?

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Antibiotics: Depends on the cause.  Usually bacterial in nature, antibiotics are used and preferably if the exact bacteria is identified.  Also, medications that shrink the prostate and open up the urethra can also be used.  Antiinflammatories are sometimes used to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Question 5

what's the best home treatment for prostatitis?

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PROSTATITIS: Several food triggers can flare chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, but this is a diagnosis only confirmed after many other things have been ruled out by a physician.

Question 6

does nonbacterial prostatitis go away without treatment?

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Yes: Yes by avoiding caffeine and consuming a bland non-spicy diet.  Avoid stress and try nice long sitz baths.

Question 7

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for prostatitis?

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Prostatitis Rx: There are two kinds of prostatitis: acute (usually more severe) and chronic (most common).  Chronic prostatitis is generally treated with several weeks (2-6) of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin or trimethorprim-suflamethoxazole. Acute prostatitis is usually treated in the hospital with intravenous antibiotics because this condition can be associated with bacteria in the blood stream and shock.

Question 8

what is the best home treatment, if there is one, for prostatitis?

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None available: If you really have acute bacterial prostatitis or a urinary tract infection, eg bladder or kidney, or an std (sexually transmitted disease), there's really no home remedy or treatment to cure you. Sorry. Only prescription antibiotics will do the trick. These infections can go bad quickly, so if you're suspicious, go see your family doc immediately for appropriate evaluation & treatment. Good luck!

Question 9

is it unusual to have prostatitis for 2 years even with treatment?

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Yes: You may have pelvic floor dysfunction that medications won't help. Consider seeing a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic muscle therapy.

Question 10

what's the best treatment for chronic prostatitis?

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Physical therapy: Depends on the cause. If you are having classic non-infected chronic prostatitis, believe it or not, pelvic floor physical therapy works wonders. I have had excellent results with my patients and almost all have an improvement in pain and symptoms.

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