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Chronic Prostate Pain

Chronic prostate pain, known commonly as chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is an inflammation of the prostate gland which often results in swelling and pain. According to the Prostatitis Foundation, prostatitis is one of the most common urological diseases in the U.S.

  1. Diagnosis

    • Diagnosis of chronic prostate pain is done by collecting your urine for testing and by a digital rectal exam of the prostate. Blood work may be done to test for prostate specific antigen levels.

    Symptoms

    • Chronic prostate pain symptoms commonly include urinary irritation, frequent bladder infections, frequent urination and persistent pain in the lower abdomen or back.

    Treatments

    • Chronic prostate pain treatments usually include anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, taking hot baths, learning to relax while urinating, drinking extra fluids and ejaculating frequently.

    Identification

    • Pain that persists in the pelvic region for at least three months and interferes with your daily life could be chronic prostate pain.

    Considerations

    • Chronic prostate pain is difficult to treat. Treatment often is not effective in relieving all your symptoms. Additional treatment that might be considered would involve sacral nerve stimulation, biofeedback, prostatic massage and minimally invasive prostatic procedures.

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