Since this isn’t something that comes up in conversation let’s break the ice about a chronic source of pain most men suffer with in silence. Prostatitis. Hard to spell and even harder to cure. Some sources say more men suffer with this than do those with an enlarged prostate. Which is saying a lot since prostate enlargement is quite common in the shuffle board set.
So maybe some common questions and their answers might help, right?
QUESTION: Clue me in on the symptoms.
ANSWER: Sure. Think enough pain to make you eager to see the doctor. Pain when urinating, with getting up to go often at night, and more than just discomfort in your genital region.
QUESTION: Isn’t this a problem for older guys?
ANSWER: Typically but not exclusively. Younger guys can get it too.
QUESTION: Should I be worried, I mean how many men get this anyway?
ANSWER: Nearly half of us will end up fighting prostatitis at least once in our lives. Odds are you may too. Even if you’d prefer to pass.
QUESTION: I head this signals prostate cancer. Is that right?
ANSWER: No, that’s not the case.
QUESTION: Cause of this please?
ANSWER: In some cases it is bacterial infection which is why the typical treatment is a course of antibiotics. Other times it’s not clear what causes it. Some feel it is triggered by one’s diet. It’s frankly one of the great mysteries of medical science.
QUESTION: Okay then what cures this?
ANSWER: For some antibiotics like Cipro do the trick. Others say this clears up after drinking lots of cranberry juice. Others swear by dried cranberries. Some just change their diet and cut out some stuff. One might find that popping quercetin, which is more of a herbal remedy than medicine, really works. It brings relief because of the anti-inflammatory properties is has.
QUESTION: Oooooh, taking pills sounds nice and easy.
ANSWER: I know it sounds easy and all. Drugs – what’s not to like? But you must be flawless when dealing with this problem. Your prostate’s plumbing isn’t geared to make fighting bacteria easy. So diligence counts when it comes to the antibiotics. You must take them each day for as long as you’re told to. In some cases for like four to six weeks? As length of treatments go, it’s not short.
QUESTION: Thought I heard prostatitis afflicts both men and women. Guess that’s not right?
ANSWER: You’re right. It’s not.
So to sum this up, if you’re in pain in your nether regions and it comes with an increased need to use the bathroom maybe it you be smart to make an appointment with your doctor. Since is sounds like you may want to see if you don’t have prostatitis.
- Prostatitis Pain: Here’s How to Beat It - As this isn’t a typical topic of conversation how about we take on a chronic source of pain that leaves most men suffering in silence. I’m talking about Prostatitis. Tough to spell and even tougher to cure – for some. It seems more men suffer from this problem than an enlarged prostate. Which is saying ...
- Prostatitis: A Nagging Problem - If you’ve been diagnosed with prostatitis, family members would start asking question like “What is it?” “Is it curable?” “What caused it?” “Prosta-what?” I know you don’t have the answers and so does your doctor. So let’s see if we can’t try to get our heads around the troubling condition known as prostatitis.
...
- Prostate Pain Is Cause For Concern - prostate symptoms - Prostate pain is unusual unless there is a serious problem so all men should be very cautious about any kind of pain in the abdomen and bones. Prostate pain might indicate a very serious condition in advanced stages. When prostate problems first appear, there may not be any symptoms at all. ...