Acute Prostatitis
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Prevention
Most cases of prostatitis cannot be prevented. However, if an infection is caught early, it is more likely to respond quickly to treatment. In addition, some cases of prostatitis are caused by sexually transmitted bacteria. Many of these infections can be prevented by practicing safe sex.
Treatment
Acute prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. In severe cases, antibiotics at first may be given intravenously (into a vein), especially if you are nauseated or vomiting. In less severe...
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Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized... Read more »
Prostatitis Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionNot all types of prostatitis are preventable.You can prevent infections caused by STDs by practicing safer-sex behaviors.ReferencesNickel... Read more »
Prostatitis: acute
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation or infection) of the prostate gland that develops rapidly.Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is a sudden blockage of the flow of urine from both kidneys. The kidneys continue to produce urine in the normal... Read more »
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