Prostatitis 101 | Prostatitis Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Prostatitis is a disorder of the prostate gland associated with infection or inflammation. Prostatitis often causes painful or difficult urination, as well as pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals. Watch my video now to know more about Prostatitis.

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

[nhman]

I had prostatitis for over 2 1/2 years but a standard urine test did not indicate a bacterial infection. My urologist blamed all of my symptoms on my radiation treatments. Once hospitalized for 3 days and receiving antibiotics intravenously my symptoms disappeared. It is wonderful to be normal again.

[brentspitler]

I get more great information from you than I typically do at my appointments. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!

[atlasshrugged]

Prostatitis is often a neural muscular disorder. The pelvic floor muscles are very sensitive to stress. If one is tense, anxious, or stressed chronically, the pelvic floor muscles can become reversibly dysfunctional causing pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary dysfunction. Infection is rarely the cause and when it is found to be the cause antibiotics clear it up quite quickly. I suffered greatly from prostatitis for two years. Took all kinds of antibiotics none of which fixed the issue. It wasnt until i addressed the stressors in my life and learned to quiet my over active mind that I was able to cure myself. A Headache in the Pelvis is a great book, as well as Dr. John Sarnos books. Prostatitis is poorly understood by the medical community who generally throw a pill or a knife at the problem.

[Cssaarr]

I think this was the best most complete video on the topic I have seen (and I have seen a lot). Most doctors tell you "take this antibiotic for 28 days" "oh, it was not fixed, take it for a few MONTHS and some antiinflamatories" "oh, it was not solved (or came back), take more antibiotics and antiinflamatories" ; "but doctor, what is the underlying cause?" ; "oh, who knows, no idea" . They never tell you about posible connection with chronic bowel inflamation, anxiety, constant muscle tension in the zone, testosterone levels, dht levels, etc.

[markkirk]

Thanks for the information. My advice for everyone out there don't have the prostate massage especially with blood work showing an infection in the body. Two years now dealing with hydroceles bilaterally and most likely septis after it. Also make sure your urologist actually listens to what you have to say.

[dreamer]

For all who suffers I solved this issue by: 1. Zero alcohol, cut down on sugar/white flour 2. Try to reduce your ejaculations, it’s very challenging for a man but it gets worse by over using the system 3. Warm baths and EXTREMELY important get massages often. I talked to my masseur about the issues and he helps with massage of lower back, glutes, thighs. You can also by yourself massage your own private parts a little. The problem is very tense pelvic muscles (from stress, sitting all the time etc) and inflammation.

[johngray]

I am a physician and found this video extremely informative, really excellent! Thank you

[ErrkG]

I experienced back pain, pain in my testicles, fever and vomiting. A uouroligist told me: no smoking, no caffeine or alcohol. Also to sit in the bath in warm water twice a day. This advice has really helped.

[garyjohnson]

What a wonderful talk, thank you. As someone who has suffered with this problem for many years it has been very enlightening.

[AllAboutHealthy-Lifestyle]

This little film contains some incredible information, and the way the presenter presents it—using much research, of course, and relevant images—makes it easier for viewers like me to understand.
Shortly after finishing my research, I'll try to create a few videos about prostate health.
I appreciate your wonderful content.

[brickie]

I had a bad case last November. It was pretty brutal for a while! It felt like I was trying to pee a golf ball through a garden house!! You talk about “PAIN”!! But my PA Sarah came to the rescue!
Since then I have been hitting the saw palmetto and things are working great!! I am 71 and do not take a single pharmaceutical! I am a blessed man!

[alastairlaidlaw]

Thank you Rena for this Prostatitis 101 . I think GP’s should take note of this YouTube video and it would help many men who suffer with Prostatitis.Thank you again.

[mlake]

I had chronic non-bacterial prostatitis maybe 20 years ago for more than a year. Couldn't sit down at all and had to sleep on my stomach.
I'm a lifetime vegetarian and had eaten tofu nearly everyday for more than 30 years. In the midst of my suffering I traveled abroad fo 6 weeks. During these travels I ate no tofu or soy of any kind. And by the end of my 6 weeks my prostate pain was completely gone. When I returned home and returned to my regular diet my pain returned within days. It took some experimentation to narrow down what in my home environment was causing the problem but through trail and error I finally narrowed it down to soy. Now I've totally avoided soy for twenty years and the problem hasn't returned.... unless I cheat, (eg. tofu stir fries at Chinese restaurant when lunching with colleages) which immediately re-inflames my prostate.
I'm surprised MDs (I saw many) seem to be totally unaware of the possible link between prostatitis and diet....

[darrenwayne]

Dr Malik, you're fantastic.

I think actually many cases are non- infectious, non-bacterial, which is from temporary pelvic dysfunction, due to nerve/s.

Alpha blockers for a while, and therapy, also for men with no enlarged prostate. Even if you have a small prostate, things happen.

[cliffordhennings]

I had persistent pain that brought me to ER a couple of times. Urine and blood work normal. Eventually a urologist said prostatitis. 2 months on doxycycline and pelvic stretches helped, but after having a hernia repair my symptoms went away. I guess my hernia was causing muscular issues. It seems the causes for prostatitis ranges widely.

[Robert-jdlx]

How about a video on treatment and self-care for epididymitis? That would be helpful!

[boonedog]

A most helpful presentation. I'm taking Pollen Extracts for my Prostatitis and it is helping. I did not want to take any medicines.

[mikeholubek]

Thank You Dr. Malik for taking the time to answer our male urological issues.

[jeepwran]

Was diagnosed with prostatitis some years ago. Frequent need, discomfort and difficulty emptying bladder. And a 103 degree temp. Off to urgent care. Got ibuprophen for the temp and had near immediate relief of all other symptoms. Urinalysis (yea! I can pee again) did not detect infection, but still did a course of antibiotics.

[magicalwishes]

Thank you doctor for teaching me about prostate I have a problem the systems that you’re talking about anyway it’s a blessing to hear from you and see your videos I’m 74 years old and I learned a lot from you keep the good work up I do appreciate it very much