Symptoms of Prostatitis
and the treatment

Prostatitis affects many men, particularly over the age of 40. It can be a somewhat confusing condition for those who are diagnosed because of the strange term for the condition. It is actually defined as a prostate infection. The prostate is a small doughnut shaped gland located near the bladder.

A prostate infection can be diagnosed as either chronic or acute. The acute symptoms will usually develop quickly and include: chills, fever, frequent urination, back pain, occasional blood in urine, and pain during urination. The symptoms can be treated quickly.

The symptoms of chronic prostatitis last much longer than the acute. If the problem goes untreated, the symptoms will only worsen and urination will be unbearable. Typically, it can be treated with antibiotics and drinking large amounts of water. In both cases, the infection commonly occurs due to a urinary tract infection.

When it comes to the terms for the infection, many become confused. Acute sounds somewhat less severe than chronic. However, the acute symptoms can sometimes be more severe. Chronic basically means long-term. In other words, if you have a chronic prostate infection, you will have to treat the infection longer.

There is another form of the prostate problem mentioned that occurs without infection. It is a non-inflammatory pain or syndrome called "prostatodynia". Others call it the "non-bacterial prostatitis". It means that no bacteria were found to form an infection. It also affects many men, and can carry the same symptoms as the acute and chronic symptoms.

Many doctors are somewhat divided when it comes to the majority of men having an infection versus those who do not. Some believe that an infection is the cause of over half of the prostate infection cases, while other doctors say the complete opposite.

An infected prostate can be treated at home with prescription medications. Antibiotics are typically the first and most common defense for an infected prostate. In some cases, if the infection continues to occur, the patient will have to have "long term antibiotic therapy".

If you do not want to have to take medications, then there are some alternatives for treating the infection. Drinking a large amount of water can help with smaller infections. There are also herbs you can use that contain antibiotic properties. These include: Saw Palmetto, Garlic, Goldenseal, and Echinacea.

Doctors also suggest that people with frequent infections take a vitamin regimen that contains antioxidants, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E. If you have frequent urinary tract infections, cranberry juice can help prevent the infection from spreading to the prostate. If you are not a fan of the juice, there are also tablets you can take.

As with any serious condition such as prostatitis, it is best to receive a diagnosis from your doctor before trying any type of medications or alternative treatments. In some cases, what you think is an infection might not be, so you need your doctor to confirm your situation. You should also visit the doctor on a yearly basis. This will help spot an infection before it spreads.

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