What are the treatments for prostatitis?
Prostatitis can be treated in a number of ways depending on the cause of the prostatitis, but it cannot always be cured. If there is an underlying cause of prostatitis, this should be treated first. Acute bacterial prostatitis can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of non-bacterial prostatitis can be relieved by taking warm baths. The other treatment options are: Oral medications Some men can get relief from their symptoms using antibiotics, when used for treatment of bacterial forms of prostatitis. A type of medication called ‘alphablockers’ can be used to relax the muscles in the upper urethra which helps relieve pain. Other medications that can reduce symptoms are drugs that cause the inflammation to go down (anti-inflammatory agents), muscle relaxants, analgesics and 5alpha-reductase-inhibitors such as Finasteride. Back to top Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) This procedure involves removing the prostate in small pieces through the penis. A small camera (endoscope)
