How to treat chronic prostatitis naturally?
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How to treat chronic prostatitis naturally?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Soak in a warm bath (sitz bath) or use a heating pad.
- Limit or avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy or acidic foods, which can irritate your bladder.
- Avoid activities that can irritate your prostate, such as prolonged sitting or bicycling.
- Drink plenty of caffeine-free beverages.
How to get rid of prostatitis fast?
Acute bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. You might get antibiotic tablets to take at home. These should treat the infection quite quickly. You’ll usually take antibiotics for up to four weeks.
What is anti-inflammatory for prostatitis?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, and hot soaking baths may help you feel better. Some men get better by taking medicines that help the way the bladder or prostate gland work. These medicines include oxybutynin, doxazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin and terazosin.
What herbs are good for prostatitis?
You may use tinctures alone or in combination as noted.
- African pygeum ( Prunus africana ). May help reduce urinary symptoms of BPH and both bacterial and nonbacterial prostatitis in men with mild-to-moderate urinary symptoms.
- Saw palmetto ( Serenoa repens ).
- Stinging nettle ( Urtica dioca ).
What is the difference between acute and chronic prostatitis?
In acute prostatitis, the patient will generally benefit from a course of antibiotics to clear the infection. Chronic prostatitis describes the recurrent, intermittent flare-up of pain due to inflammation of the prostate not relieved by a course of antibiotics.
Can you take Flonase with enlarged prostate?
Nasal Decongestants: Both topical and oral nasal decongestants carry a warning against use by males who have an enlarged prostate. These products increase muscular tone at the bladder neck, further hampering urination.