Prostate Infections: Prostate infections can be either acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Chronic prostate infections are caused by E. coli and other bacteria. Symptoms of a prostate infection include:
- pain with urination or ejaculation,
- increased urinary frequency,
- urgency to pass urine, and
- pain in the genital area.
Treatment for prostate infections or prostatitis may include antibiotics.
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A man's prostate gland usually starts to enlarge after he reaches age 40 years or middle age. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. As the prostate gland grows, it may press on the urethra and cause difficulty with urination. Medications and surgery are available if an enlarged prostate is causing problems.
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Prostate Infections Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
Sulfamethoxazole And TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria...learn more »
OfloxacinOfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
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Acetaminophen (oral/rectal)There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »
DoxycyclineDoxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body...learn more »
NaproxenNaproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
Ciprofloxacin (oral)Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat different types of bacte...learn more »
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