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Prostatitis: What You Need To Know

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Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland and it affects a lot of men. It accounts for in excess of 2 million clinic and hospital visits per year in the United States alone, but only ten percent of cases are readily attributable to a bacterial cause and respond to regular antibiotic treatment. In contrast, the causes, pathology, and ideal treatment for the remaining 90% of cases of prostatitis, remain unclear. It has only recently begun to be researched more carefully.

What causes prostatitis?

As said earlier, just a small portion of prostatitis cases are because of bacterial infection. Males who have chronic prostatitis often experience pain even though there is no evidence of inflammation. In many cases of prostatitis, the causative factor is never identified, but experts believe that it is because the muscles of the pelvis or the bladder do not work right. Some experts also believe that chronic prostatitis can be due to an injury to the prostate or surrounding areas or a dysfunction of the nervous, or immune system. If you searching for treatment options of Prostatitis, click this link: www.cureprostatitis.org

What are the risk factors of prostatitis?

Prostatitis could affect men of all ages. An estimated 50 % of all guys experience prostatitis-like symptoms at least once in their lives. Prostatitis can result from a bladder or urethral infection or a pelvic trauma, just like an injury from cycling or horseback riding. You could also be at risk of suffering from prostatitis if you

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are not taking in ample fluids or if you are having unprotected sex. Prolonged use of a urinary catheter may also raise one’s risk of getting this disease. Stress is also believed to contribute to elevated prostatitis risk as are particular inherited characteristics.

What are the complications?

Two of the most feared complications of bacterial prostatitis are irregularities in semen and infertility. Also, even though there is no direct evidence that prostatitis can cause cancer, it can increase PSA levels. Additionally, it may result in chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

How is prostatitis treated?

Generally, the treatment is dependent on cause. An antibiotic is used to cure prostatitis caused by an infection. Pain medications can also be prescribed and for severe cases, surgical removal of infected portions of the prostate may be recommended. Non-bacterial prostatitis is controlled through a multidisciplinary approach including exercise, progressive relaxation and counseling.

A 3d therapy treatment that is rising in popularity is called the 3D treatment and its efficacy is due to three critical factors, and these are, appropriate testing, direct injection of antibiotics into the affected area, and decalcification of obstructed passageways.