Rocephin (roe-SEF-in) Rocephin (ceftriaxone [sef try ACK son]) is a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats infections caused by certain bacteria. It can be used to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis. Rocephin Warnings Inform your physician if you are allergic to any cephalosporin, penicillin, or other medications. Patients who are penicillin-sensitive should use this medication cautiously. Severe allergic…
Can bike riding cause prostatitis? Cycling is great exercise for you, but it can lead to repetitive trauma to your prostate. Riding a bike can cause irritation to the prostate, which can lead to chronic prostatitis or chronic pain similar to chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). Cycling can also negatively affect your fertility. Only a…
The Wise Anderson Protocol for prostatitis is an alternative treatment program for men who have pelvic pain. This protocol can be used to treat pelvic tension associated with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). A number of urologists, psychologists, and physical therapists at Stanford University developed the Wise Anderson Protocol. The program involves a number…
The Renew XY Health Program for Men has a psysiotherapy approach to pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, but the program promotes overall “whole body” wellness as well, connecting the mind and the body. The Renew XY Program is used to heal men’s pelvic pain and pelvic disorders, which are often disguised/misdiagnosed as prostatitis. In fact,…
Meditation for prostatitis is an alternative treatment that can be very effective in lowering stress and anxiety in men who suffer from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Stress and anxiety are closely tied in to prostatitis pain because they cause inflammation in the body and can trigger tension in the pelvic floor. Tension and…
Many men take quercetin for prostatitis treatment. This supplement and natural treatment has been gaining respect of the medical community for several years. Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many plants and foods, especially red grapes, red wine, apples, tea, berries, and onions. For over a decade, quercetin has been recognized as a potent antioxidant…
Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland that affects nearly 9 percent of men at some point during their lives. The disease exists in four forms, two of which are caused by bacteria (acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis) and two that are not (chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and asymptomatic prostatitis). The symptoms…
Prostatitis symptoms associated with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) can be more easily evaluated using the UPOINT system. The UPOINT system is a classification tool to help doctors better understand a man’s prostatitis symptoms and how to treat them. Prostatitis symptoms and CP/CPPS Prostatitis symptoms associated with CP/CPPS include chronic pain, urinary tract problems…
Heat therapy for prostatitis involves applying local heat via a heating pad or hot-water bottle to the perineal area to relieve pain. It is considered one of the alternative treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). There are other home-based alternative therapies that involve heat such as taking sitz baths. You can talk to…
Neutrophils are immune system cells that are critical for healthy immune system functioning. They are considered the first responders whenever the body has an infection. When you have neutrophil dysfunction, it is a condition in which the neutrophils do not function or respond properly, leading to a variety of health problems. One theory is that…
Could your diet be the cause of your prostatitis symptoms? It is possible. Some foods trigger symptoms in some men, but it is also possible that a food intolerance or food allergy could be causing inflammation of the prostate. Even though food intolerance and food allergy have similar symptoms, they are not the exact same…
Colloidal silver is a liquid that contains minute silver particles that are suspended by an electric charge. The silver particles remain suspended because the electric charge has more force than gravity on each particle. The liquid is tasteless, odorless, and nontoxic. Some people use colloidal silver to treat various types of infections, such as acute…
If you have chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), you could be at increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan. Results of the study appeared recently in BJU International. This study is important because chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome is the most common form of prostatitis and…
Celebrex (SEL-e-breks) Celebrex (celecoxib [SEL e KOX ib]) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage acute pain. It is a COX-2 inhibitor and is available by prescription. It works by stopping the body’s production of a substance that causes inflammation and pain. Celebrex Warnings Like other NSAID medications, Celebrex may be associated with…
The condition known as interstitial cystitis has traditionally been believed to affect women significantly more than men, but that line of thought has been changing. In fact, recent research has suggested that instead of the painful condition affecting women tenfold over men, it may be closer to fivefold or less and that some men who…
There are a few medically induced causes of prostatitis, prostate biopsy being one of them. A small percentage of men develop acute bacterial prostatitis after having a prostate biopsy. A prostate biopsy is one of the procedures a physician usually recommends when prostate cancer is suspected. Because the prostate biopsy procedure is done by passing…
Homeopathy is a system of healing that has been in use for hundreds of years. It is based on the idea that “like treats like.” Homeopathy treatment for prostatitis is considered one of the alternative treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), but there is not a lot of supportive scientific data for using…
Tai chi is Chinese martial art that many people practice to receive its many health benefits. Also known as tai chi chuan, this Eastern exercise is one of several alternative treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) that helps to manage and relieve stress and focus the mind and psychological health. Stress and anxiety…
Urinary tract infections in men can be accompanied by pain or discomfort when urinating. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that develops when bacteria, usually Escherichia coli, attacks the urinary tract, although other bacteria can be to blame as well. Although the majority of the more than 8 million cases of urinary tract…
Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient healing system that focuses on mental health, diet, and using spices and herbs. Ayurvedic medicine for prostatitis can offer a holistic approach to treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Ayurvedic doctors consider a patient’s physical and mental health in addition to personality when diagnosing and treating disease. This form…
