C O N R A D | PEARSON CLINIC PROSTATITIS PROSTATITIS medicine into the prostate. e the symptoms are better. Prostate Helpful Hints for THE CONRAD PEARSON CLINIC prostate protects the male bladder and tissue tends to harbor bacteria, so take UROLOGY CENTER OF THE SOUTH testicles from infection and contains Prostatitis the full course of medication even if high levels of certain minerals that » Avoid CAFFEINE (Co ee, Tea, you think you are better. may also inactivate antibiotics. Colas, Chocolate) John R. Adams, Jr., M.D., FACS Perry J. Larimer, M.D., FACS DO get up and walk, stretch or relax » Avoid CARBONATED SODAS Ravi D. Chauhan, M.D., FACS H. Benjamin Maddux, Jr., M.D., FACS ree classes of antibiotics are every hour. EXERCISE. is will Lynn W. Conrad, M.D., FACS H. Michael McSwain, M.D., FACS » Avoid CITRUS JUICES and commonly used to treat prostatitis: improve pelvic blood ow and speed Paul R. Eber, M.D. Richard M. Pearson, M.D., FACS FRUITS Fluoroquinolones (Cipro and healing. However, avoid heavy lifting Howard B. Hasen, Jr., M.D. omas B. Shelton, M.D., FACS Levaquin), Sulfa drugs (Septra and » Avoid ALCOHOL and SQUAT type exercises. Bicycle H. David Hickey, Jr., M.D., FACS Carla Dirmann, FNP Bactrim), and Doxycycline. ese » Avoid SPICY FOODS (Italian, riding tends to aggravate prostate Robert S. Hollabaugh, Jr., M.D., FACS classes are able to enter the prostate Chinese, and Mexican type dishes) infections by putting direct pressure and kill the typical bacteria that are » Avoid sitting for long periods (this on the prostate gland. present. ey are also able to soothe causes pelvic muscle spasm and By Robert S. Hollabaugh, Jr. MD DO Soak in a tub of hot water (called some of the in ammation that results aggravates the problem) Prostatitis sitz baths). Submerging the pelvis from infection. In patients who have Prostatitis is a diagnosis used to Prostatitis can be broken down into » Stop Smoking (Smoking causes twice daily for 15 minutes can help Prostatodynia/Chronic no identi ed infection, antibiotics describe in ammation of the prostate four separate classes. bladder muscle irritability) relieve prostate pain in some men. are sometimes used solely because of gland. It is thought that prostatitis Pelvic Pain (CPP) » Lose Weight (Extra weight can Heat also helps dilate blood vessels to their anti-in ammatory properties, results from bacterial infection; is common syndrome involves place extra pressure on your bladder improve circulation in the area. Nonbacterial although this concept is somewhat however, infection is not always the symptoms of NBP without any and pelvic anatomy) Prostatitis (NBP) speculative. us antibiotics are used DO have regular ejaculation. found. In fact, most cases of recurrent in ammation in the urine. Patients e most common form of in bacterial and non-bacterial forms of DO drink plenty of water. While Ejaculation helps to purge the infected prostatitis do not demonstrate complain of pain in the pelvis and prostatitis, it is thought to be simple prostatitis for their anti-infective and this may make you go urinate more or in amed uids from the prostate active infection. low back with urgency, frequency and in ammation of the prostate gland. anti-in ammatory properties. frequently, it keeps the urine dilute gland and neighboring seminal burning with urination. Groin and Prostatitis can a ect men of any age. In ammatory cells are found in the and less irritating. It also helps purge vesicles. ere is minimal risk of testicular pain may also be present. Anti-in ammatory drugs, like Half of all men will experience an urine, but bacteria is not isolated in the bladder and urinary tract of any passing a prostate infection to females e cause is unknown but may be ibuprofen, directly counteract the cause episode of prostatitis at some point many cases. e causes for NBP residual bacteria. with sexual activity. You may have seen related to in ammation or spasm of for the aches and pains of prostatitis, in their lives. Prostatitis is the most are unknown, but it is thought to be in Hollywood movies that the doctor the muscles of the pelvis, which in and are commonly used to alleviate DO take the medications your doctor common urological disorder in men either backwards ow of uninfected will write a prescription or recommend turn mimic the symptoms of prostate them. Your doctor will recommend prescribes for your treatment. e over the age of 50 and the third most urine into the prostate (chemical for a man “to have sex three times a in ammation. is diagnosis is made which medication is right for you earlier you can stop the in ammation common disorder in men under 50. prostatitis) or an as yet unidenti ed day for the rest of his life” to treat after other treatable causes have been based on your medical history. and pain the quicker your return to Prostatitis alone makes up nearly a infection. e symptoms are urgency, and avoid future prostate infections. eliminated. Medications and exercise normal. Often times, prostatitis will quarter of all o ce visits involving the frequency, pelvic discomfort/ low No o cial experiments have been may be of some bene t to these improve in just a matter of a week or so. urinary system by young and middle- back pain and pain at the tip of the reported testing this treatment, but patients. Dietary modi cations are Chances are, though, that the infection aged men. penis; blood in the semen may also be the urban legend still exists with some also sometimes suggested. is not completely resolved just because seen. Antibiotics are helpful, as well scienti c backing. e prostate is located at the base of as anti-in ammatory medications. A the bladder where it grows around Chronic Bacterial modi cation in diet may help relieve the urethra, the tube that drains urine symptoms faster in some patients. Prostatitis (CBP) from the bladder. e prostate mainly NBP may also be a chronic condition, is less common subtype of prostatitis Wolf River O ce and Surgery Center Methodist North O ce functions to produce ejaculatory uid, 1325 Wolf Park Drive, Suite 102 3950 New Covington Pike, Suite 340 phone: 901.252.3400 characterized by the nagging and involves recurrent symptoms with Germantown, TN 38138 Memphis, TN 38128 though it is also thought to protect the bacteria found in the urine. 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Patients sometimes require the lump will go away, other times it Bladder Antibiotics are commonly prescribed several weeks to months to clear these will stay forever. If it is a nuisance it for both infectious and non-infectious Bladder symptoms, and long term treatment is can be surgically removed; however, in problems of the prostate. Why? Prostate vital to achieve this. most cases it is just left alone. Gland While antibiotics kill bacteria, it takes Rectum Sometimes a lump in the testicle will special antibiotics to even get into the Prostate Medical Treatments Urethra develop after episodes of infection. It is prostate. Treatments take a longer just uid in a cyst called an Epididymal Prostatitis can be a lifelong problem time than other areas of the body Prostate Gland cyst or spermatocele. It is usually that comes and goes. Management because of the di culty in getting (normal-sized) Penis External Urethra Prostatitis: Fact or Fiction Sphincter Urine Flow – Erectile dysfunction during prostatitis is common. – Untreated prostate infections may lead to reduced fertility. FACT : e nerves that control erections run alongside the prostate and may be temporarily FACT: is is generally a problem in 3rd aggravated by prostate in ammation. is usually world countries where access to healthcare and fever, burning, and occasionally blood Men with ABP may need intravenous Burning with urination or pain with resolves in the weeks after treatment. medication is limited. Infections that get out of in the semen. e pain and symptoms antibiotics and hospital monitoring. ejaculation can occur with prostatitis. control and go untreated can lead to blockages in of CBP are less severe than ABP but ABP can potentially be fatal if not Rarely, patients may even complain of – Only truck drivers get prostatitis. the fertility anatomy. Also, the body’s immune they do tend to recur. Treatment usually treated promptly. pain that goes down the leg. system may learn to attack the body’s own sperm or requires long courses of antibiotics FICTION: e classic example of Sudden and severe pain in the testicle impair the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg. with additional medications added someone who is prone to prostatitis is a truck driver. Symptoms always warrants a prompt evaluation. to help with symptoms. e nagging is is related to the daily activity of sitting in one – Prostatitis leads to cancer.