Prostatitis: Complete Guide to Types, Symptoms & Treatment
📚 All Prostatitis Topics
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Sudden onset, fever, chills, severe pelvic pain – a medical emergency requiring urgent antibiotics.
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Recurrent UTIs with milder, persistent symptoms. Requires long-term antibiotics and urologic evaluation.
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
Most common type (90% of cases). Pelvic pain without infection. Multimodal treatment approach.
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
No symptoms, found incidentally on biopsy or PSA testing. No treatment needed.
Prostatitis Symptoms
Pelvic pain, pain with ejaculation, urinary symptoms, and systemic signs of infection.
Prostatitis Causes
Bacterial infection, pelvic floor tension, nerve dysfunction, and autoimmune factors.
Prostatitis Diagnosis
DRE, urine tests, semen culture, and specialised tests (4-glass test, EPS).
Prostatitis Treatment: Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones, doxycycline, TMP-SMX – duration and efficacy for acute and chronic prostatitis.
Prostatitis Treatment: Alpha-Blockers
Tamsulosin, alfuzosin – role in reducing symptoms and improving flow.
CP/CPPS Management
Pelvic floor physical therapy, stress reduction, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Prostatitis vs. BPH
How to distinguish inflammation from benign enlargement – key clinical features.
Prostatitis vs. UTI
Differentiating prostate infection from simple bladder infection.
Does Prostatitis Cause Cancer?
No – prostatitis does not increase prostate cancer risk. Debunking common myths.
Prostatitis and Sexual Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, painful ejaculation, and decreased libido – causes and treatment.
Natural Remedies for Prostatitis
Quercetin, bee pollen, saw palmetto, and lifestyle changes – what works?
Recurrent Prostatitis Prevention
Strategies to prevent recurrence after successful treatment.
🎯 Who Should Read This Section?
- Men with pelvic pain or urinary symptoms – Learn about prostatitis and when to seek care.
- Men diagnosed with prostatitis – Understand your condition and treatment options.
- Men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) – Find evidence-based management strategies.
- Medical students and trainees – Build clinical knowledge of prostatitis types and management.
🔗 Related Pillars
- Pillar 1: Prostate Basics – Anatomy, function, PSA, DRE.
- Pillar 2: BPH (Enlarged Prostate) – Benign enlargement of the prostate.
- Pillar 4: Prostate Cancer – Screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes. Prostatitis treatment depends on the type and cause. Consult a urologist at Vivekananda Hospital for accurate diagnosis and treatment.