Chronic Prostatitis Alternative Therapies Provide Hope

Posted by Your Herbal Prostate Clinic on May 10th, 2017

Chronic prostatitis is termed as such after it has been present for 6 weeks with no signs of it going away.  Chronic prostatitis is the most common type of prostatitis as cases of acute prostatitis are far less.  When a sufferer finds that prostatitis anti biotic treatment has not worked for them, it is classed as chronic prostatitis.  The patient or sufferer would be classed in the following chronic prostatitis categories:             

• Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis (1)– This diagnoses shows that one or a number of bacterial strains are present.  The infection has not subsided with antibiotics and symptoms persist or have become worse.
• Chronic Non Bacterial Prostatitis(2)– No bacteria can be found but the symptoms of prostatitis persist
• Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)(3)– No bacteria can be found and often CPPS is another terms used for Chronic Non Bacterial Prostatitis.

Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

When a person is diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostatitis, it becomes clear what is causing the problem.  The prostate can become infected by a number of different bacterial strains, also referred to as pathogenic bacteria(4).  This can be due to having multiple sexual partners or become evident simply from one new partner.  Chronic prostatitis is also known to occur when a female partner has committed adultery with a male who has prostatitis.

It’s usually unlikely that one contracts prostatitis if he is in a long term relationship with one partner.  The main exception to this is BPH enlarged prostate.  When the prostate enlarges in older males it restricts the urethra.  This results in poor urine flow and the inability to fully empty the bladder.  Urine reside and incomplete voiding becomes the perfect breeding ground for infections.  This can also lead to prostatitis and is usually of a bacterial nature that can become chronic.

There are a number of Bacteria that can show up when prostate fluid is examined, the most common are:

• Escherichia coli (5)

• Enterobacter(6)
• Pseudomonas(7)
• Enterococcus(8)
• Proteus species(9)

Usually antibiotics are prescribed at the first visitto the GP but in most cases they do not help.  It is only after a few months of complaints that most prostatitis sufferers are referred to a urologist for further investigations.  If bacteria are found in the urine, semen or prostate fluid antibiotics would be prescribed.  The urologist would then prescribe the correct antibiotics for the identifiedstrain of pathogenic bacteria.  The most common anti biotics used to treat prostatitis infections are:

• Ciprofloxacin(10)
• Sulfameth(11)

Chronic Non Bacterial Prostatitis or CPPS

A large majority of prostatitis sufferers are diagnosed with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis or CPPS.  The diagnosis is given when no bacteria has been found in the prostate fluid, semen or urine, but symptoms persist.  The symptoms of chronic prostatitis can vary from person to person but the main symptoms are outlined below:

• The need to urinate frequently
• Waking up during the night to urinate
• Pain and swelling around the testicles
• Swollen spermatic cord
• Swollen vas deferens
• Weak urine stream
• Poor sexual function
• Pain in the prostate when seated

Once the diagnosis has been made of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or CPPS the patient is left in a treatment dilemma.  Treatments that work for one person may not work as well for other sufferers.  The continuous use of anti-biotics is extremely detrimental but what else could one try.  Below is a short list of treatments that are followed by prostatitis sufferers.

• Prostatitis Treatment Anti-biotics – Long term use can cause other health problems and also make symptoms worse.
• Prostate Massage for Prostatitis – Provides a temporary relief, a few hours for some and up to a few days for others.  There is also a risk of bacteria spreading when resorting to this technique
• Prostate massage for prostatitis with anti-biotics. – This method holds the risks and benefits as explained above but also the detrimental effects of anti-biotic resistance.
• Supplements such as Quercetin, Saw Palmetto and Stinging Nettle are popular amongst prostatitis sufferers.  In some patients, a degree of symptomatic relief is found when using such supplements.
• Homeopathic Treatment
• Ayurvedic Treatment is becoming increasing popular as new treatment for prostatitisdue to its ability to tackle chronic prostatitis.  The approach is unique and even those suffering from chronic prostatitis can find relief.
• Pelvic Exercises are advised by some specialist clinics.  Unfortunately, the lack of relief this method provides makes this method unpopular.
• Prostate Injections are often resorted to in desperation.  The injections are used to directly inject antibiotics into the prostate.  This method is also sometimes combined with prostate massage for prostatitis.
• Prostate Removal is often the last resort.  Chronic prostatitis has an extremely detrimental impact on ones’ overall health.  The pain and symptoms are so severe that they can actuallyruin a man life.  Some sufferers have also admitted to suicidal thoughts and it is therefore common to have the prostate removed.  This method is indeed an extreme measure and fertility and sexual function will inevitably suffer thereafter.

Chronic Prostate Is Lifechanging

Now doubt chronic prostatitis is a life changing disease and most are willing to go to extreme measures to recover.  The good news is that the correct herbal remedies, supplements and diet can have you back on the road to recovery.  A number of prostatitis remedies are covered in our prostatitis natural remedies section.  Further advice on supplements can be found in our BPH supplements section.  To read in depth about prostatitis cure and the correct process to get on the road to recovery.  Whichever methods you choose, you must follow a prostatitis diet to recover well.  Anti inflammatory rich and detoxifying foods are the key to cleansing the body.  Relieving chronic prostatitis is not an easy task and can sometimes take as long as a year.  The first month is usually the most difficult but once results are evidenced within the first week, motivation to continue is soon found.

Many sufferers of chronic prostatitis have found that recovering from prostatitis has been a lifestyle change.  This change has benefited them for the better and their overall health has improved and is maintained because of the changed made.  Following the correct diet and remedies is a vital component for relief of chronic prostatitis.