Treatment of chronic prostatitis

Treatment of chronic prostatitis

When chronic prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it is treated with antibiotics, but if chronic prostatitis is caused by unknown causes, the treatment of concomitant symptoms is the main goal of its treatment.

• Treatment of chronic prostatitis

The treatment of chronic prostatitis is based on the treatment of the causative agent, as well as the relief of concomitant symptoms, the remedies used can be clarified as follows:

• Antibiotics:

It is used in the event that prostatitis is caused by exposure to a bacterial infection only, and it should be noted that it may be useful in the event that a man has a urinary tract infection before prostatitis, and it is usually taken for a period of more than 6 weeks, for example: ciprofloxacin.

• Medications that help reduce bladder spasms:

These drugs reduce the urge to urinate, such as: tolterodine, but it should be noted that they may cause urine retention in people with an enlarged prostate.

• Medicines that facilitate the flow of urine:

By relaxing bladder neck muscles like alfuzosin, alpha-blockers are useful if difficulty urinating is the main symptom of chronic prostatitis.

• Physical activity and physiotherapy:

Physiotherapy and physical activity play a major role in reducing the pain associated with chronic prostatitis, as it relieves spasm of the pelvic floor muscles that aggravate chronic prostatitis.

• surgery:

In severe cases where other treatments don't help, the doctor will recommend surgery to relieve urinary tract blockages that may accompany chronic prostatitis.

• Tips for treating chronic prostatitis

There are many tips that help you relieve the symptoms of chronic prostatitis, including the following:

1. Do regular exercise, including Kegel exercises or the so-called pelvic floor exercises, as they help improve urination difficulties, strengthen the bladder muscles, and you can practice them by sitting and then stretching the pelvic muscles, relaxing them several times in a row several times a day.
2. Use sitz or hip baths daily, so that they contain warm or hot water, they help to relax the pelvic muscles, contribute to better blood circulation.
3. Use a hot water bottle to relieve abdominal pain and relax the pelvic muscles.
4. Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
5. Drink more fluids during the day and avoid drinking fluids at least two hours before bedtime.
6. Avoid foods that you feel may aggravate your symptoms, such as coffee or spicy foods.
7. Reduce your exposure to stress and tension.

• Cases that require a doctor's visit

You should see your doctor immediately if one of the following conditions occurs:

1. difficulty urinating
2. Pain in the groin, testicles, or back.
3. Feeling pain in the lower abdomen.
4. Burning feeling while urinating.
5. The occurrence of an adverse reaction after taking any medication for chronic prostatitis, especially antibiotics.