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Acute prostatitis is first treated with antibiotics . Even though it may be difficult for drugs to actually get into the inflamed prostate, most patients do quickly get better. If intravenous antibiotics are needed or the bladder is retaining urine, a hospital stay may be necess...[read article]

Tests for Prostatitis

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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ...  More
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.The doctor will first examine th...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Semen analysis is a test to measure the amount and quality of a man''s semen and sperm. Semen is the thick, white, sperm-containing fluid released during ...  More
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A urine culture is a diagnostic laboratory test performed to detect the presence of bacteria in the urine(bacteriuria).Culture of the urine is a method of diagnosis...  More
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Medical Procedures for Prostatitis

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Prostatic Massage
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.   More
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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Minimally invasive prostate resection is surgery to remove part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate. The surgery will improve the flow of urine thr...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Prostatitis

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CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent...  More
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OFLOXACIN (oh FLOKS a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral inf...  More
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CEFTRIAXONE (sef try AX one) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It It will not work for colds, flu, or other ...  More
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NITROFURANTOIN (nye troe fyoor AN toyn) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat urinary tract infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your healt...  More
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CARBENICILLIN (kar ben i SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic, trime...  More
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DOCUSATE (doc CUE sayt) is stool softener. It helps prevent constipation and straining or discomfort associated with hard or dry stools. This medicine may be used f...  More
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CEFAZOLIN (sef A zoe lin) is a cephalosprin antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or ot...  More
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CEPHALEXIN (sef a LEX in) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral i...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Prostatitis

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DOCUSATE (doc CUE sayt) is stool softener. It helps prevent constipation and straining or discomfort associated with hard or dry stools. This medicine may be used f...  More
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Self Care for Prostatitis

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Urinate Frequently
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wor...  More
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water(hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.The therapeutic use of water has...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Prostatitis What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p...  More
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