Prostatitis (Chronic Pelvic Pain) in Norman, Oklahoma (OK)
Depending on the type of prostatitis you have and the severity of
your symptoms, your doctor will select a treatment plan that's right for
you. Antibiotic treatment is often indicted if you have bacterial
prostatitis. Different treatments are indicated for non-bacterial
prostatitis or asymptomatic prostatitis (no symptoms).
Treating Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis is most commonly treated with antibiotics over the course of several weeks to several months. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
are the most common culprit for bacterial prostatitis accounting for up
to 80% of all cases. Your doctor will look out for severe symptoms such
as blockage of the urethra, which may require hospitalization and an
additional antibiotic regiment.
Sometimes antibiotics have a hard time getting into all parts of the prostate, and E.coli will linger in about 5% of bacterial prostatitis cases. If E.coli linger, or if the bacteria Corynebacterium is present, you may experience chronic bacterial prostatitis.
With chronic prostatitis, you may experience urinary tract infections
and your doctor may prescribe different types of antibiotics such as levofloxacin, ofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin over longer periods of time.
Very
rarely surgery may be used to drain an abscess (a collection of pus)
caused by bacterial prostatitis. In very extreme cases infected prostate
tissue will be removed via laparoscopic prostatectomy, in
which the infected prostate or a portion of the infected prostate is
removed through small incisions in the abdomen with a laparoscope (tiny,
hollow tube with a lighted tip). Laparoscopic procedures are minimally
invasive and you may return from the hospital the next day with a
catheter in place to help urine flow.Treating Non-Bacterial or Asymptomatic Prostatitis
Chronic
non-bacterial prostatitis, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome
(CPPS), is a condition in which the prostate is inflamed with no
detectable infection. Pain associated with CPPS may be alleviated with
over the counter medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen, or with
medications which alleviate urgent or painful urination such as
phenazopyridine (Pyridium), oxybutynin, or tolterodine. Soaking in a hot
bath may also alleviate discomfort.
Men with asymptomatic
prostatitis don't feel pain or discomfort, but an elevated PSA level in
their bloodwork indicates an infection of the prostate. Doctors will
sometimes give antibiotics to men with asymptomatic prostatitis. PSA
levels should return to normal within 4-6 weeks of treatment.
Discuss treatment options for prostatitis with your doctor.
About Clifton L. Whitesell, MD
Dr. Whitesell is a board certified urologist committed to the detection, treatment and prevention of urological diseases. Through the use of the latest diagnostic testing and up-to-date treatment techniques, he can effectively identify and treat such conditions as urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, infertility, kidney stones and prostate cancer.
Featured Specialist for Prostatitis (Chronic Pelvic Pain) in Norman, OK
Clifton L. Whitesell, MD
Call Now: (405) 334-5582
500 East Robinson StreetSuite 1300Norman, OK 73071
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