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Treatments for Prostatitis


The treatment for prostatitis depends on the underlying cause. They may include the following approaches:

  • Antibiotics are usually prescribed for prostatitis. The type of medication will depend on the strain of bacteria which has caused the infection. In severe cases, antibiotics may be administered intravenously. Oral antibiotics may have to be taken for up to 6 weeks. Chronic prostatitis may require a longer course of treatment. It is important to take the prescribed medication as directed and for the duration specified by your doctor. In case antibiotics do not improve the condition, it is possible that something else is causing the infection.
  • Your doctor may prescribe medications known as alpha blockers which relax the muscles of the bladder in the area where it connects to the prostate. This helps to relieve the symptoms. However these medications may lead to certain side effects such as headache and hypertension.
  • Pain medications may be recommended in case the discomfort is severe.
  • A prostate massage may help to provide relief from the symptoms to some extent.

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References
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