It is a misconception that an active sex life is the cause of prostate disease - truth is, sex may be just the right prescription for preventing some prostate conditions. It is also untrue that all prostate disease develops into prostate cancer. When prostate cancer occurs, the good news is that early diagnosis and treatment and a knowledge of ways to handle any post-treatment sexual difficulties will allow most men to continue to enjoy the pleasure of sexual intercourse for as long as they live. Acute bacterial prostatis is caused by bacteria. A discharge may appear at the end of the penis and there is burning on urination.
Treatment is an appropriate antibacterial drug.
Chronic bacterial prostatatis is manifested by recurrent bladder infections and may take anywhere from two weeks to six months to effectively treat. In addition to antibiotics, sitz baths can help. Some physicians prescribe zinc supplements to help prevent prostate infections. Painful ejaculation can occur and patients protecting themselves from pain may have difficulty obtaining erections or ejaculating. Nonbacterial prostatis may occur when there is increased pelvic muscle spasticity or when the prostate is filled with excessive fluid.