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Non-Bacterial Prostatitis

Alternate Names : Prostatitis, Non-Bacterial, Prostatodynia

Non-Bacterial Prostatitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the disease?

A combination of medications are used to lessen the spasms in the sphincter and pelvic muscles, and to calm the inflammation in the prostate. Alpha-blockers such as terazosin can be used for spasms. Sometimes a short course of a muscle relaxant like diazepam is used to help break the spasm. Anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen can address the inflammation. Warm baths once or twice a day may also help.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Alpha-blockers can cause nasal congestion and headache. Diazepam and other muscle relaxants can cause drowsiness.

What happens after treatment for the disease?

Non-bacterial prostatitis usually cannot be cured, but it can be managed. It helps a lot for the man to know that this is not a dangerous condition.

How is the disease monitored?

Once symptoms are gone there is no need for further monitoring. The man should contact a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or return.


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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/06/01



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