How Is Acute Prostatitis Treated?
In order to treat acute bacterial prostatitis, your doctor might prescribe antibiotics for four to six weeks.
Alpha-blockers are often be prescribed to help patients relieve symptoms. Some drugs can relax your bladder muscles, decreasing urinary discomforts, such as doxazosin, terazosin, and tamsulosin. People who have recurrent episodes might need longer treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers are also applicable to acute prostatitis under doctor approval, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Your doctor may also recommend you adjust daily habits to help relieve symptoms, including;
- Avoid wearing padded shorts or bicycling to decrease additional pressure on your prostate.
- Sit on a pillow or donut cushion to alleviate direct pressure on your prostate.
- Limit the consumption of liquor, caffeine, spicy and acidic foods.
- Take hot baths.
