What should you know about treatment methods for chronic prostatitis?
Chronic prostatitis is a condition affecting the prostate gland, which means that it can only affect men. It could manifest itself as pain in regions that could include the urethra, the area between the rectum and the testicles, the tip of the penis, below the waist, the bladder or pubic area and the testicles. Other possible symptoms are pain or burning during urination, pain or discomfort during ejaculation, pain in the lower back and upper legs, a lowering of sexual libido or desire and a feeling of not emptying the bladder after urination.
Chronic prostatitis can be caused by acute prostatitis. Treatment for chronic prostatitis may need more time. Throughout the years, treatment methods and strategies have been developed for prostatitis. The first option for any urologist in terms of prostatitis treatment is to recommend antibiotics. The most common type used, particularly for men who suffer from the chronic bacterial type, is Ciprofloxacin. This drug is taken to eliminate or eradicate infection. For CP/CPPS, the treatment strategy called the Stanford Protocol is often used. This method combines several medications including tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, paradoxical relaxation and physical therapy.
In addition to the above treatment for chronic prostatitis, herbal remedy has been a newly approved method. After over 30 years of studying and researching, Dr. Lee Xiaoping from Wuhan Dr. Lee's TCM Clinic has successfully produced a herbal remedy named Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill for treating chronic prostatitis in men.
In Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill, materials such as polygonum aviculare, dianthus superbus, talc and plantago can clear heat and promot diuresis. Houttuynia can clear toxic materials. Safflower is able to promote blood circulation. There are also various pure herbs which can help patients improve physical conditioning in the meidicine. Thus, prostatitis can be cured thoroughly.
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