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Prostatitis General MeasuresAka: Prostatitis Management

See Also (Specific Management Strategies)
1. Prostatitis
2. Acute Prostatitis
3. Chronic Prostatitis
4. Nonbacterial Prostatitis
5. Prostadynia
Management: General Measures
1. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agents
  1. NSAIDs
  2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
2. Stool Softeners
3. Adequate hydration
4. Warm to hot sitz baths 2-3 times daily for 30 minutes
5. Avoid foods exacerbating Prostatitis
  1. Avoid spicy foods
  2. Avoid caffeine
  3. Avoid Alcoholic beverages (especially Beer)
  4. Avoid food or beverages containing Saccharin
6. Continue sexual activity with frequent ejaculation
7. Relieve stress
8. Manage Anxiety and Major Depression
Management: Medications
1. See Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
2. See Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
3. See Chronic Noninfectious Prostatitis

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