Prostatitis. What are the symptoms? How is prostatitis treated?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, the male gland located under the bladder. Here are some typical symptoms of prostatitis:
- Frequent urination: Including at night, sometimes with a feeling of unfinished urination.
- Difficulty urinating: There may be pain or discomfort when starting to urinate.
- Pain in the perineum and scrotum: May present as a dull, aching pain.
- Painful ejaculation: There may be pain during ejaculation.
- Sexual disorders: Including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction or problems with orgasm.
- General malaise: Possible weakness, fatigue, headaches.
- Fever and chills: In some cases, they may occur in acute prostatitis.
Treatment of prostatitis may include the following methods:
- Medications: Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the cause of your prostatitis is a bacterial infection. Anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.
- Physical therapy: Prostate massage can help improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation.
- Lifestyle changes: These include regular exercise, avoiding prolonged sitting, regular visits to the toilet, cutting down on alcohol and coffee, and maintaining a healthy diet.
- Pelvic muscle relaxation: Exercises to relax the pelvic floor muscles may help improve symptoms.
- Surgery: In rare cases when other methods do not help, surgery may be necessary.
It is important to obtain professional advice from a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
