How to Treat Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland that occurs when the area becomes inflamed. Most prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection and common symptoms include pain in the pelvic region, frequent need to urinate and lower back discomfort. Prostatitis is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment.

Instructions

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  Contact your doctor. You need to go in for a visit, which may include a rectal exam. The rectal exam gives the doctor a chance to note if the prostate gland has become enlarged.

• 2

  Start on an antibiotic treatment plan. Once a prostatitis diagnosis has been reached, your physician will likely prescribe antibiotics if the condition has come about from an infection. Certain forms of prostatitis take 6 to 12 weeks to treat.

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  Ask about pain relief. Most likely your doctor will allow you to take ibuprofen or aspirin to help with the pain.

• 4

  Take a sitz bath. During a sitz bath, you sit in a chair-like tub and soak for an extended period in a warm water. This soaking can relieve any pain and relax the body.

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  Perform mild exercises. Stretching the pelvic area gently can often relieve prostatitis symptoms.

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  Drink plenty of liquids. Consuming a lot of water helps you urinate often which can prevent further outbreaks.