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Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Men

Pelvic pain syndrome in men, sometimes known as prostatitis, is a condition that may or may not have a known cause. The most troublesome situations are those where there is no cause that can easily be determined. In these cases, patients may often turn to alternative medicines or other solutions in order to find the relief they need to function normally. In some cases, some may find these techniques will work. In other cases, the person seeking relief may never find what they are looking for.

  1. The Cause

    • In some cases, the cause of pelvic pain syndrome is related to bacteria. In other cases, there may be a number of different factors at play. Due to the fact the term prostatitis often refers to symptoms rather than causes, the possible causes are numerous.

    Symptoms

    • Pelvic pain syndrome in men could have many different symptoms. While very few men will have all the symptoms, many will have multiple. One of the most common symptoms is pain when urinating or ejaculating. Frequent urination may also be present. Pain may also be experienced in the abdomen, lower back and/or genitals

    Diagnosis

    • Finding the cause of pelvic pain syndrome may be done with urine, semen or blood tests. These may reveal a bacterial infection. Other, more invasive tests may be used to look at the bladder, urethra and prostate.

    Treatments

    • In the cases of bacterial infection, the most common way to treat the condition is with antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers may also provide a great deal of relief in some situations. Others have turned to muscle relaxers. The key is to partner with your doctor and experiment with different treatments to find one that works.

    Prognosis

    • For those with pelvic pain syndrome who have found a verifiable cause for the discomfort, the prognosis is quite good. For those who have chronic pain and have tried different treatments without success, the condition may be one that a man struggles with the rest of his life.

    Risk Factors

    • For older men, the chances are good that if they do not have symptoms, they likely never will. For reasons mostly unclear, the condition seems to afflict younger and middle-aged men. Those with immune deficiencies and who have recently had infections are also more susceptible.

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