Prostatitis
Prostatitis Causes
Acute bacterial prostatitis is caused by bacteria that often originate in the large intestine. Chronic bacterial prostatitis may ne caused by different factors including bacteria coming from catheter tubes used in draining the urinary bladder or infections present in other parts of the body. It can also be caused by urethral strictures that cause pressure during urination leading to inflammation of the prostate.
Prostatitis Definition
Prostatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflamed prostate gland caused by an infection. The prostate is the walnut-shaped organ in males that is responsible for semen production, the fluid necessary for the nourishing and transportation of sperm.
Prostatitis Diagnosis
Digital rectal exam can help the doctor detect an enlarged and tender prostate gland indicating prostatitis; the doctor can feel it because the prostate gland is situated in front of the rectum. Urinalysis is done by means of urine sample subject for microscopic evaluation for bacteria and white blood cells while semen analysis is done by means of semen sample ? presence of bacteria and white blood cells in both samples can confirm diagnosis of prostatitis.
Prostatitis Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms of prostatitis may vary depending on the type of prostatitis. Common symptoms include flu-like symptoms, pain in the prostate gland; groin or lower back; urinary problems such as pain when urinating, blood-tinged urine; and pain during ejaculation.
Prostatitis Treatment
Antibiotics are used to treat the infection while pain relievers can be helpful in lessening the pain and discomfort.
Drugs used for treatment of Prostatitis
Cipro
Levaquin
Noroxin
Ofloxacin
Urispas