Prostate Inflammation Cure

Prostate inflammation, known as prostatitis, actually describes a number of different conditions that can cause the prostate to swell. Some of these are caused by bacterial infection, while causes of other forms are less well understood. Treatment depends on whether symptoms are caused by bacterial infection; if they are not, multiple treatment options may need to be explored.

Medical Evaluation

• The advice of a doctor or a urologist (a doctor specializing in urinary and reproductive male health issues) should be sought for symptoms of prostate inflammation, as medical treatments are necessary in order to appropriately address the condition. The presence of prostatitis may also indicate a more serious medical condition, which a doctor can test for and diagnose.

  According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), the symptoms of prostatitis may include fever; chills; lower back and genital pain; frequent, urgent, painful or burning urination; body aches; and urinary tract infections, which may be recurring in the event of chronic bacterial prostatitis. The NKUDIC also reports that asymptomatic prostatitis may be detected while testing for the causes of other conditions.

Bacterial Prostatitis

• A doctor's advice should be followed in the treatment of bacterial prostatitis; this is the rarer form of the condition, but the NKUDIC reports that it is a serious and potentially deadly health concern.

  Treatment for bacterial prostatitis may include, according to the Mayo Clinic, oral antibiotics or, for more serious cases, intravenous antibiotics administered in a hospital; treatment normally lasts between two weeks and one month. Longer treatment may follow in the case of chronic (recurring) bacterial prostatitis.

Chronic Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain

• Most cases of prostatitis are not caused by bacterial infection and cannot be treated with antibiotics. These may include alpha blockers to ease painful urination, painkillers and prostate massage, according to the Mayo Clinic.

  Many treatments may have to be tried if satisfactory relief is not found. The Mayo Clinic reports that alternative methods such as biofeedback (in which patients are trained to overcome pain without using medication) and acupuncture may help some people find relief from prostatitis symptoms. Home care for non-bacterial prostatitis might include warm baths; decreasing the consumption of caffeine, alcohol and spicy or acidic foods; sitting on cushioned surfaces; and avoiding biking or using a split seat while baking, according to the Mayo Clinic.