What Causes Inflamed Prostate? Symptoms, Treatment Of Prostatitis

What Causes Inflamed Prostate? Symptoms, Treatment Of Prostatitis . Prostate is a chestnut shaped small and solid gland present only in men. It is an important part of male genitourinary system. Prostate is situated below bladder and in front of the rectum. Prostate secretes seminal fluid which mixes with sperm produced by the testes to form semen.

The size of gland is very small during birth; it enlarges in size during puberty and reaches to its maximum at 20. Enlargement is caused due to androgen production during puberty. Its reproductive role begins when the boy reaches adulthood.

Prostate consists of two layers; the outer zone produces seminal fluid while the inner layer produces secretions that keep the inner lining of urethra moist.

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Diseases related to prostate rarely occur before the age of 30. Bacterial infection causes inflamed prostate, which is known as prostatitis in medical terms. An inflamed prostate often cause painful urination and other symptoms like pain in pelvic area.

Causes Of Inflamed Prostate Gland

Men above the age of 30 are more at a risk of developing prostatitis. Though, in some cases it can also occur below the age of 30. Inflammation of prostate can result either from bacterial infection or non bacterial infection. The inflammation can be either acute or chronic.

Acute bacterial prostatitis is the most common form.

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It is generally caused due to bacteria in the urinary tract. However the bacteria can also spread from bowel and rectal area into the urethra and upwards into the prostate.

The exact cause of chronic bacterial prostatitis is not known. Doctors believe the bacteria that are not eliminated after taking antibiotics in urinary tract infection may settle in the prostate. These bacteria produce symptoms that may come and go for many months. Men suffering from this problem may have pain but there may not be any indication of inflamed prostate.

Non bacterial prostate inflammation can occur in people who are doing some heavy physical work.  For example a person who is driving a heavy track, operating heavy machinery. They are exposed to constant vibrations which may lead to inflamed prostate.

Symptoms Of Inflamed Prostate

The symptom of inflamed prostate may depend on the cause which is responsible for causing the problem.

• Pain in the pelvis is one of the common symptoms. The pain can be severe or moderate. The pain can radiate in the testes as well as in the penis. There is pain between the scrotal and penis (perineum). Some time the pain can extend to the groins, back and the organ of pelvic area.
• There is excruciating pain while passing urine. The burning sensation may cause difficult urination.
• Increase in frequency of urination, especially at night. Patient feels urgency to void. It is caused due to irritation of the prostate gland due to infection.
• Person may find pain at the time of ejaculation.
• Inflammation of prostate of chronic origin may cause impotence.
• Fever with rigors can be a presenting symptom of inflamed prostate caused due to bacterial infection.
• There may be associated symptoms such as vomiting and nausea.

Natural Treatment For Prostatitis

Treatment of prostate inflammation depends on the underlying cause. If the causative agent is bacterial infection, a course of antibiotic for two weeks may be prescribed by the doctor. This is generally for acute prostate inflammation. In chronic prostatitis, antibiotics may be necessary for longer time.

However in all cases antibiotics may not be work for example if the cause is non bacterial prostate inflammation. In such situation life style alterations may prove beneficial in relieving the symptoms. The first among it is dietary changes.

• Avoid foods that are too spicy and acidic.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
• Foods that are prostate friendly are, broccoli, onions, red wine, fruits containing high amount of vitamin C, wheat grass juice, green tea berries, papaya etc.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Sit in warm sitz bath.
• Sit on a comfortable chair that does not cause pressure on the prostate.
• Avoid cycling when you are suffering prostatitis.