Why does my prostatitis come and go?

Some types of prostatitis are caused by a bacterial infection. This typically happens when urine that contains bacteria leaks into the prostate. Acute bacterial prostatitis comes on very quickly, and symptoms are usually severe. Chronic bacterial prostatitis has a slower onset, and the symptoms may come and go.

Can enlarged prostate symptoms come and go?

Early on, enlarged prostate symptoms may come and go, so taking a “wait and see” approach to mild symptoms is reasonable. Over the long-term, however, symptoms tend to get gradually worse.

Why does my prostatitis keep coming back?

A recurring prostate infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Also known as chronic bacterial prostatitis, this infection is caused by bacteria in the prostate gland. A prostate infection may come back because antibiotics weren’t able to get deep enough into the prostate tissue to destroy all of the bacteria.

Can chronic prostatitis disappear?

Chronic prostatitis develops gradually and can last for months or even years. Doctors consider prostatitis to be chronic if symptoms continue for 3 months or more . It may not respond well to the first treatments a doctor recommends. Acute prostatitis is a temporary condition that occurs suddenly.

How long can a prostate infection last?

Acute prostatitis starts quickly. Long-term (chronic) prostatitis lasts for 3 months or more.

Can you have BPH and prostatitis at the same time?

Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis (type IV) Some men may have some of these symptoms with both BPH and prostatitis. If you are over age 50, it is more likely BPH than prostatitis, and if you are under age 35, acute bacterial prostatitis is more likely than BPH.

Is chronic prostatitis common?

Chronic prostatitis is relatively common, with a lifetime prevalence of 1.8\% to 8.2\%. Risk factors include conditions that facilitate introduction of bacteria into the urethra and prostate (which also predispose the patient to urinary tract infections) and conditions that can lead to chronic neuropathic pain.

What happens if antibiotics don’t work for prostatitis?

Chronic bacterial prostatitis If antibiotics don’t work in 4 to 12 weeks, you may need to take a low dose of antibiotics for a while. In rare cases, you may need surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. This may be done if you have trouble emptying your bladder.

How long can chronic prostatitis last?

Acute prostatitis starts quickly. Long-term (chronic) prostatitis lasts for 3 months or more. Ongoing irritation of the prostate that is not caused by bacteria is called chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.