Prostatitis

WHAT IS PROSTATITIS?

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Prostatitis is a term used to describe inflammatory conditions of the prostate gland. It is thought that most cases of prostatitis result from bacterial infection, but evidence of infection is not always found. An infected or inflamed prostate can cause painful urination and ejaculation, and if left untreated, serious complications.

Prostatitis can affect men of any age and it is estimated that 50% of men experience the disorder at least once during their lifetime. Prostatitis is one of the most common urological disorder in men over the age of 50 and the third most common disorder in men younger than 50.

TYPES OF PROSTATITIS?

• Acute bacterial prostatitis (ABP) is inflammation of the prostate gland caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella. Severe complications may develop if not promptly treated.
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is a recurrent infection and inflammation of the prostate and urinary tract. Symptoms are less severe than those associated with acute bacterial prostatitis.
• Chronic (non bacterial) Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), is the occurrence of prostatitis symptoms, without bacterial infection. This is the most common form of the disease, accounting for 90% of the cases. The condition is marked by urinary and genital pain. Patients have no bacteria in their urine, but may have other signs of inflammation.

DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATITIS?

The diagnosis of prostatitis relies on a careful history and physical examination by a urologist. A urinalyis is an important laboratory test. The need for other blood tests or imaging studies like ultrasound, X-ray, and computerized tomography (CT) may be necessary depending upon the clinical presentation.

TREATMENT OF PROSTATITIS?

Treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis is with antibiotics. Home care includes drinking plenty of fluids and rest.

Chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment may be treated with long-term antibiotics, up to eight weeks or longer because of the poor penetration of antibiotics in general into the infected prostate tissue.

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome addresses chronic pain control and may include IMAGINE therapy and relaxation techniques as well as tricyclic antidepressant medications.

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