How to Use Anti Fungals to Treat Chronic Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the prostate gland. Chronic prostatitis occurs when early treatment does not successfully clear up the prostatitis. There are many treatments for chronic prostatitis, among them natural treatments such as taking hot baths, using a cushion for prolonged sitting and avoiding food triggers (such as caffeine and spicy foods). Bioflavonoids, alpha blockers and neuromuscular therapies show success in treatment as well. Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat chronic prostatitis and additionally prescribe antifungals when the presence of yeast is detected in a culture.

Things You'll Need

• Anti-fungal medication

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Instructions

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  Find out which fungus is present. According to the National Institute of Health's National Center for Biotechnology Information there are a number of different fungi that may cause chronic prostatitis. Each of these fungi can cause a change in the prostate and each demands treatment with an anti-fungal medication that combats that particular fungus.

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  Discuss treatment options with the attending physician. Make the doctor aware of any other medications, herbs, or alternative treatments that you use. Any of these can interact negatively with the anti-fungal that the doctor prescribes for treatment of chronic prostatitis. Inform the doctor of any allergies. Some allergies, such as allergies to eggs, can impact medications that are appropriate for an individual.

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  Anti-fungal medications can be oral or topical. Find out if there are special instructions for oral medication, for instance, taking it before or after mealtimes can have an impact on its effectiveness. Ask the doctor or pharmacist to detail all instructions for the anti-fungal medication.

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  Research the possible side effects of the anti-fungal medication for chronic prostatitis. Be prepared for the possibility of these side effects, which may include burning or itching.

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  Find out how long it will take before the anti-fungal medication should take effect. Contact the physician if there is no improvement in the chronic prostatitis condition within that time frame.

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  Consider supplementing the anti-fungal treatment for chronic prostatitis with complementary medicine. Chinese medicine, homeopathy and reflexology are forms of alternative medicine that may enhance the use of allopathic (conventional) medical treatment. Inform all practitioners about the involvement of other forms of medical treatment so that the treatments do not conflict.