Prostatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the prostate gland, which is responsible for producing the fluid that carries semen in men. Prostatitis may cause difficult, painful, or frequent urination, low back pain, groin pain, decreased interest in sex, or fever. The disorder has many possible causes, including infection, traumatic injury, nervous system disorders, immune dysfunction, and psychological stress. The treatment method used to get rid of prostatitis depends on the underlying cause of the inflammation.
Take antibiotics to get rid of prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection. Acute prostatitis may require treatment with intravenous antibiotics in a hospital setting, while chronic prostatitis is typically treated with a long course of oral antibiotics at home.
2Try alpha blockers to treat chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain. Alpha blockers work to relax the neck of the bladder and the muscle fibers where the bladder meets the prostate.
3Use over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers to treat any pain caused by prostatitis until the inflammation heals. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can help reduce prostate inflammation and may make urination easier.
4Soak in a warm bath to reduce inflammation and discomfort. You can take sitz baths as often as needed throughout the day.
5Sit on an inflatable cushion or pillow to speed recovery, reduce inflammation and ease pain. Try different sleep positions until you find one that is comfortable and reduces pressure on your prostate.
Take antibiotics to get rid of prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection. Acute prostatitis may require treatment with intravenous antibiotics in a hospital setting, while chronic prostatitis is typically treated with a long course of oral antibiotics at home.
2Try alpha blockers to treat chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain. Alpha blockers work to relax the neck of the bladder and the muscle fibers where the bladder meets the prostate.
3Use over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers to treat any pain caused by prostatitis until the inflammation heals. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can help reduce prostate inflammation and may make urination easier.
4Soak in a warm bath to reduce inflammation and discomfort. You can take sitz baths as often as needed throughout the day.
5Sit on an inflatable cushion or pillow to speed recovery, reduce inflammation and ease pain. Try different sleep positions until you find one that is comfortable and reduces pressure on your prostate.