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Why does it take so long for antibiotics to cure a prostate infection
A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Patricio Gargolloanswered
Pediatric Urology 22 years experience
Takes some time: The prostate gland is hard to reach by antibiotics so it takes some time to treat these infections.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 19 years experience
Spongy: The glandular nature (very spongy) of this part of anatomy allows for bacteria to "hide out" in areas that takes more time for antibiotics to reach it... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Stephen Chinnanswered
Urology 39 years experience
Acute vs chronic: Acute- usually 10-14 days of antibiotics vs chronic - 6-12 weeks of therapy with ~50/50 chance of long-term "cure.".
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 37 years experience
Antibiotics: Bacterial prostatitis generally requires anabiotic treatment.
853 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
Several issues!: Chronic prostatitis is not always a current bacterial infection, but an immune reaction to bacterial debris within the prostate gland. If your prosta... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Patricio Gargolloanswered
Pediatric Urology 22 years experience
No: Underwear use has nothing to do with prostate infections.
Patricio gargollo, md
pediatric urology, dallas texas.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. George Valdezanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Talk with doctor: You should have felt at least somewhat better in a week or two. Talk to your doctor about trying other antibiotic like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or other ... Read More
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Howard Adleranswered
Urology 32 years experience
Prostatitis tx: There are many different kinds of prostatitis. Bacterial prostatitis require antibiotics. The prostate receives only a small blood supply and it is d... Read More
6.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Moez Khorsandianswered
Urology 28 years experience
Yes: Over the counter medications are "safe" to take. The risk of these medications include urinary retention from affecting the prostate gland. If there i... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 37 years experience
Prostatitis: Both antibiotics can be used to treat prostatitis, however i would not recommend this substitution without discussing it with the prescribing physicia... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Tracy Berganswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Get evaluated: You might need an oral antibiotic, if ALL you have is a prostate infection.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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