Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland. Prostatitis treatments can vary greatly depending on the type of disease.

One of the main causes of prostatitis is bacteria; therefore, a treatment may be as simple as antibiotics.

The diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis is an infection of the prostate that is often caused by some of the same bacteria that cause bladder infections. The signs and symptoms that you have acute prostatitis include: high fever, chills, vomiting, and a general ill feeling.

Therefore, acute bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. If you have severe symptoms, you may be hospitalized to receive injections of the drug. After your condition has improved, you will continue with oral antibiotics. The total course of treatment is usually two to four weeks.

Similarly with chronic bacterial prostatitis, it is also treated with antibiotics. The duration of treatment is often longer and may need to be repeated if the infection returns. The symptoms for chronic prostatitis are chronic urinary tract infections. Therefore, you may have symptoms that may come and go.

If you have chronic prostatitis, you may have to take regular medications. These may include alpha blockers or simple pain relievers. Alpha blockers are medications used to bladder and the muscle fibers where your prostate joins your bladder. The medication may lessen symptoms, such as painful urination. Pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen may make you more comfortable.

Along with chronic prostatitis, you may experience pelvic pain. This is difficult to treat, as the cause is unclear. However, the goal will be to reduce symptoms such as pain. The doctor may recommend physical therapy, anxiety medications, exercise and stress reduction. A change in diet may also be helpful. This would include avoiding alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods, as they may increase your condition.

Another possible treatment is a prostatic massage. This is performed by your doctor using a lubricated, gloved finger. This is similar to a rectal exam. This procedure has been used for years; however, the effectiveness is in dispute.

To date, there are other treatments that are being used on a trial basis. These include heat therapy and natural treatments.

Finally, along with medications and other treatments, it is possible to use home remedies to decrease your symptoms. One possibility is a sitz bath, which uses hot water to relieve pain. On the opposite side would be using ice. You can place ice packs or ice cubes on your rectum and it will relieve pain. And the best remedy is water. It is always important to drink plenty of water. This will decrease your risk of a bladder infection.