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Acute Prostatitis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the infection?
Acute bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics, including:
Acute bacterial prostatitis combined with an enlarged prostate may lead to urinary retention and the inability to urinate. In this case, urine is extracted from the bladder through a small tube. The tube is placed through the skin of the lower abdomen directly into the bladder. This technique is used rather than placing a catheter through the urethra. The placement of a catheter through the urethra can cause complications when a person has acute bacterial prostatitis.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Many antibiotics cause stomach, rash, or allergic reactions. Placement of a tube to drain urine may cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the infection?
Once the infection is effectively treated, the man can return to his normal activities.
How is the infection monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.