Prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. It ranges from a sudden bacterial infection with fever and urinary pain to a persistent, low-grade discomfort with no clear infectious cause. It is one of the most common urological complaints in men under 50 across Southeast Asia.
Medicine used to treat Prostatitis
Recognising and treating a bacterial flare
Acute bacterial prostatitis typically arrives fast: fever, chills, pain in the lower back or perineum, and a burning sensation when urinating. Chronic bacterial prostatitis is subtler, with recurring urinary tract infections and lingering pelvic discomfort between episodes.
Bacterial prostatitis responds well to antibiotics that penetrate prostate tissue effectively. Fluoroquinolones such as levofloxacin are commonly chosen because they achieve high concentrations in prostatic fluid. Treatment courses are typically long (several weeks) to clear infection from the gland fully.
If symptoms include high fever, inability to urinate, or severe pelvic pain, seek medical attention promptly as these may signal an abscess or systemic infection.