Prostatitis, chronic
Key points about treatments
Doctors have tried many different treatments for men with prostatitis. But most of the treatments haven't been properly studied.
- Drugs called alpha-blockers can help some men with pain and other symptoms. They help to relax the muscles in and around your prostate gland.
- If you have an infection, antibiotics can also help. But they are unlikely to help if you don't have an infection.
- There hasn't been enough research on all other treatments for prostatitis.
This information was last updated on May 08, 2009
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