Prostatitis

Prostatitis is the medical term used for prostate inflammation. There are three main types of prostatitis. These are acute bacterial, chronic bacterial and non-bacterial prostatitis. Acute and chronic prostatitis symptoms are the same, although acute prostatitis is associated with a sudden and severe onset of symptoms and is of a higher medical concern requiring prompt treatment as it can become quite serious very quickly. With acute prostatitis you should consult your doctor. Chronic bacterial prostatitis tends to develop slowly over time and is not usually associated with the severity of the acute type but still requires prostate treatment. Non-bacterial prostatitis refers to prostate inflammation that cannot be contributed to bacterial infections.

There are many signs and symptoms that point to the diagnosis of prostatitis. These include fever and chills, back and side pain, abdominal and pelvic pain, painful urination, a burning feeling during urination, painful ejaculation, pain with bowel movements and the inability to completely empty the bladder (urinary retention). Additional symptoms of a prostate infection that may also be experienced are blood or pus in the urine, foul smelling urine, blood in the semen, testicular pain, pain on the underside of the penis, pain between the genitals and anus, difficulty urinating, a weak urine stream, excessive nighttime urination and increased frequency and urgency.

The many varied prostatitis symptoms, prostate inflammation and prostate infections are very similar to other prostate problems including enlarged prostate and prostate cancer and may also be associated with other medical conditions. It is extremely important that you report any urinary or prostate symptoms to your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis and prostatitis treatment. He or she will perform prostate testing to determine the cause of your symptoms and any needed prostate care. These tests will most likely include a PSA count (prostate-specific antigen test), a DRE (digital rectal exam), urinalysis and the analysis of prostate fluids.

Your doctor may also perform additional tests to determine if there are abnormalities or other health concerns that may be the underlying cause for prostate infection, such as kidney and bladder stones or other urinary obstruction. Chronic urinary tract infections can be a risk factor for developing prostatitis as the bacteria within the bladder or kidneys can move into the prostate. Other risk factors include urethral catheterization, diabetes mellitus, multiple partners or a suppressed immune system. Treatment often depends on the cause, though sometimes the specific cause of prostate symptoms cannot be determined.

A prostatitis treatment often includes many weeks of antibiotics and other measures used to treat and control the symptoms associated with an inflamed prostate and prostate infection. Prostate herbs can be an excellent addition to your medical regimen and can aid in prostate infection treatment, prostate cancer prevention and reduce your PSA levels.

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