Colloidal silver is a tasteless, odorless liquid that contains submicroscopic particles of silver suspended by an electric charge. Proponents say colloidal silver supports the immune system against infections and disease-causing organisms. Even though anecdotal evidence points to colloidal silver for prostatitis treatment, this supplement is not well researched or recommended. Colloidal silver’s use may lead…
Having a bladder or other infection may trigger acute bacterial prostatitis or even lead to chronic bacterial prostatitis. A bladder infection is also known as a urinary tract infection or cystitis. When bacteria get in the urine, they can leak into the prostate. Other types of infections occurring elsewhere in the body can also cause…
Prostatitis occurs when the prostate gland becomes swollen and inflamed. It may occur suddenly or gradually. It may be easily treatable, or it may persist for months. The symptoms of prostatitis can range from dysuria (pain and burning during urination) to flu-like symptoms. You might also experience painful orgasms, pain in the abdomen or lower…
To better understand chronic pelvic pain syndrome, researchers gathered data from nearly 200 patients with the diagnosis. The patients had a physical therapy evaluation, as well as completing several questionnaires about their pain, quality of life and anxiety. The researchers wanted to determine if there was a correlation in general symptoms with local, specific pain…
Detrol Detrol (tolterodine [tol-TER-oh-deen] tartrate) is an anticholinergic drug that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system. This class of drugs works to relax bladder-related and urinary tract muscles to aid in reducing urinary frequency and urgency. Detrol Warnings Do not begin, stop, or alter the dose of any medications without discussing them with…
Many prostatitis patients who are looking for natural therapies turn to turmeric for prostatitis treatment. Turmeric is a spice that has long been used in Chinese and Indian medicine practices for healing a variety of inflammatory health issues. It boasts of many powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it useful in managing chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome…
Mast cells are part of the immune system, and they can play a role in causing chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). A mast cell is part of a group of white blood cells called leukocytes. Plasma contains leukocytes and erythrocytes, which are red blood cells. Mast cells work as kind of an early warning…
Luvox (LUH-vox) Luvox (fluvoxamine [floo-VOX-a-meen]) is an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that is generally used to treat symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. It may be prescribed for symptoms of prostatitis after other treatments have not worked. Luvox Warnings Anti-depressives such as Luvox contain a black box warning such as the following: Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs…
Prostatitis is one of those medical conditions that is hard to pin down and even more difficult to cure. According to the Prostatitis Foundation, “Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, often resulting in swelling or pain. Prostatitis can result in four significant symptoms: pain, urination problems, sexual dysfunction, and general health problems, such…
Sexually transmitted disease and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are two of the known causes of bacterial prostatitis. Typically, men who are under 35 years old are the ones who develop either acute bacterial prostatitis or chronic bacterial prostatitis associated with sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV. Even though STDs are associated with bacterial prostatitis causes,…
Elavil (EL-ə-vil) Elavil (amitriptyline) (a-mə-trip-tə-lēn) is a tricyclic antidepressant. It may be used to treat chronic pain associated with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Elavil Warnings Anti-depressives such as Elavil contain a black box warning such as the following: Suicidality and Anti-depressant Drugs Anti-depressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and…
Doxycycline (DOX i SYE kleen) Doxycycline for prostatitis is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Doxycycline Warnings Doxycycline and other tetracycline drugs used during tooth development may result in permanent staining of teeth. Use of doxycycline and other antibacterial medications may be associated with diarrhea ranging from mild to fatal colitis. Use of…
Zinc is a mineral that is found in large concentrations in the prostate gland, suggesting it is important for prostate health. Zinc plays several roles in the body. It keeps the immune system strong, memory intact, cholesterol and blood sugar in line, and blood pressure and heartbeat regulated. Zinc is also involved in proper sexual…
Beta-sitosterol is a type of phytosterol (a plant-derived, cholesterol-like substance) that is found in a number of plants and foods, including saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, rice bran, soybeans, peanuts, pecans, tuna, and certain oils. Plant oils have the highest concentration of phytosterols. Even though the structure of beta-sitosterol is similar to cholesterol, it does not…
If other men in your family have also suffered from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), you may be wondering if it is genetic. Evidence suggests that genetics and hormones may actually play a role in the development of prostatitis. Genetics is your family history of passing down or inheriting genes from generation to generation….
Chronic tension disorder is one of the main causes of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). It is related to other pelvic tension causes such as neuromuscular tension, pelvic floor disorder, and stress and emotional health. This group of tension disorders make up about 50% of the cases of men suffering from CPPS. Men who…
Prostatitis, which refers to inflammation of the prostate, is non-cancerous, but it can still drastically interfere with your daily life. If you suffer from this common prostate problem, you likely experience pain, discomfort, and urinary symptoms like difficult, frequent, or urgent urination. Your doctor can prescribe medical treatment for you. However, you might be a…
Cardura (kär-ˈdu̇r-ə) Cardura (doxazosin mesylate [dox-AZ-oh-sin MES-i-late) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (also called an alpha blocker) that relaxes prostate and bladder-related muscles. It is used to treat urinary symptoms such as painful urination, frequency, weak stream, difficulty starting urine flow, and the need to urinate in the middle of the night. Cardura Warnings Cardura (doxazosin)…
Quercetin is a naturally-occurring bioflavonoid found in red wine, berries, apples, broccoli, and tea. A potent free-radical scavenger, quercetin helps stop inflammation before it starts. It has been used as a supplement for disparate conditions affected by inflammation, including heart disease, asthma and allergies, and arthritis. Quercetin for chronic prostatitis Most importantly, quercetin is one…
Environmental factors such as chemicals and food additives (BPA) can be a possible cause of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Men can get chemicals and food additives such as preservatives from eating refined and processed foods, which are a mainstay of the Standard American Diet (SAD). Chemicals and food additives can be detrimental to…
