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Why wont my prostatitis go away?

A recurring prostate infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Also known as chronic bacterial prostatitis, this infection is caused by bacteria in the prostate gland. A prostate infection may come back because antibiotics weren't able to get deep enough into the prostate tissue to destroy all of the bacteria.

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What are the treatment options for a recurrent prostate infection? Answer From Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D. A recurring prostate infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Also known as chronic bacterial prostatitis, this infection is caused by bacteria in the prostate gland. A prostate infection may come back because antibiotics weren't able to get deep enough into the prostate tissue to destroy all of the bacteria. Or it's possible that the original antibiotic wasn't effective against the specific bacterium causing the infection. To treat a prostate infection that keeps coming back, you might need to: Try a different antibiotic. One type of antibiotic might work better than another for your infection. One type of antibiotic might work better than another for your infection. Take a longer course of an antibiotic. You might need a course of antibiotics that lasts six weeks or longer. You might need a course of antibiotics that lasts six weeks or longer. Use additional medications to help relieve bothersome symptoms. For example, drugs called alpha blockers can relieve urinary symptoms and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) can ease pain. If you're prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as instructed, even if you begin to feel better. Missing doses or not taking the full course of antibiotics may interfere with the antibiotic's ability to completely kill the bacteria. If you have recurring prostate infections that don't improve with treatment, see a doctor who specializes in men's urinary and reproductive health (urologist). You might need to have fluid taken from your prostate to determine the bacterium causing the problem and the antibiotic that is likely to work best. It's also possible you may have a form of prostatitis that isn't caused by a bacterium. You might need a CT scan or a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder and urethra (cystoscopy) to look for other causes for your symptoms. A urologist can look for any underlying problems, such as a blockage, that would prevent treatment from being effective or make you more vulnerable to infection.

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What was your first symptom of prostate cancer?

Early signs of prostate cancer Burning or pain during urination. Difficulty urinating, or trouble starting and stopping while urinating. More frequent urges to urinate at night. Loss of bladder control.

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer, so it’s important to understand the basics of the disease, as well as the prostate cancer risk factors.

What is prostate cancer?

The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system, located under the bladder. It’s essential in producing fluid that enriches semen, but it may cause issues as men age. When cells in the prostate begin to grow out of control, prostate cancer may develop. While early-stage prostate cancer is largely asymptomatic, prostate cancer may cause symptoms affecting urination and sexual activity due to the prostate gland's proximity to the bladder and urethra (the tube that delivers semen and urine from the body), which passes through the middle of the prostate. The symptoms of prostate cancer may be different for each man, and any one of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate, prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As a result, routine screening tests in the form of digital rectal exams (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests are vital.

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