Prostatitis The prostate gland is a gland that secretes fluid that aids in the movement of sperm during ejaculation. Prostatitis occurs when the prostate gland becomes inflamed or infected. There are many forms of this disease, the most common of which being non-bacterial chronic prostatitis. In 95% of all prostatitis cases, men typically have non-bacterial chronic prostatitis, which can last up to several weeks or longer, and is caused by an unknown source (Carter, p77). The other forms include bacterial chronic prostatitis and acute prostatitis (Carter, p77). Men suffering from prostatitis may experience serve pain in the perineum area, genitals, groin, and lower back. They may also suffer from the frequent and urgent need to void,
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It can last for several days and continue to randomly flare up (Carter, p77). The non-bacterial form of prostatitis is much harder to pinpoint the cause of. One of the many theories, is that an initial trigger event, such as trauma to perennial area, infection, or biopsy of the prostate, causes inflammation and the nerves to become sensitized coupled with the transmission of false pain signals that persist longer than the initial trigger (Carter, p78). Other theories suggest that prostatitis is seldom caused by prostate problems (Carter, p78). Examples of these are attributing prostatitis to pelvic muscle spasms or an autoimmune disorder in which the healthy prostate tissues are attacked and thus results in inflammation (Carter, …show more content…
However, the diagnosis for non-bacterial prostatitis is much more complex. A normal urine sample and a urine sample after prostate massage can be used, but it is a controversial method. So, other diagnostic tests can be used to confirm when the diagnosis is not clear (Carter, p79). The most curable form of prostatitis is the form that is caused by bacteria (Carter, p78). A course of antibiotics is used for four continuous weeks. However, for some men symptoms may persist during antibiotic use, while other’s symptoms may be temporarily relieved for the time period in which the antibiotics are used, and then the symptoms can return in full capacity (Carter, p78). The treatment of the non-bacterial form is more difficult and time-consuming. The man must be treated based on his sub-type, which must be determined by his symptoms. There are six subtypes and they include, urinary symptoms, organ-specific symptoms, skeletal muscle tenderness, psychosocial symptoms, neurological conditions, and infection (Carter, p79). Often a combination of treatments is used to cure or relieve the patient of the symptoms of prostatitis (Carter,
It can last for several days and continue to randomly flare up (Carter, p77). The non-bacterial form of prostatitis is much harder to pinpoint the cause of. One of the many theories, is that an initial trigger event, such as trauma to perennial area, infection, or biopsy of the prostate, causes inflammation and the nerves to become sensitized coupled with the transmission of false pain signals that persist longer than the initial trigger (Carter, p78). Other theories suggest that prostatitis is seldom caused by prostate problems (Carter, p78). Examples of these are attributing prostatitis to pelvic muscle spasms or an autoimmune disorder in which the healthy prostate tissues are attacked and thus results in inflammation (Carter, …show more content…
However, the diagnosis for non-bacterial prostatitis is much more complex. A normal urine sample and a urine sample after prostate massage can be used, but it is a controversial method. So, other diagnostic tests can be used to confirm when the diagnosis is not clear (Carter, p79). The most curable form of prostatitis is the form that is caused by bacteria (Carter, p78). A course of antibiotics is used for four continuous weeks. However, for some men symptoms may persist during antibiotic use, while other’s symptoms may be temporarily relieved for the time period in which the antibiotics are used, and then the symptoms can return in full capacity (Carter, p78). The treatment of the non-bacterial form is more difficult and time-consuming. The man must be treated based on his sub-type, which must be determined by his symptoms. There are six subtypes and they include, urinary symptoms, organ-specific symptoms, skeletal muscle tenderness, psychosocial symptoms, neurological conditions, and infection (Carter, p79). Often a combination of treatments is used to cure or relieve the patient of the symptoms of prostatitis (Carter,