What is it?
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be acute or chronic. It affects men of all ages but is more common in patients older than 30 years old. Prostatitis impacts urinary and sexual health as well as overall quality of life.
Main symptoms include:
- Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineum, or lower back
- Frequent or painful urination
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
- Reduced libido, erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue and irritability
Causes and risk factors:
- Bacterial infections of the urinary tract
- Sedentary lifestyle and pelvic blood congestion
- Hypothermia
- Hormonal imbalances
- Stress and weakened immunity
Treatment options:
- Antibiotic therapy (for bacterial forms)
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physiotherapy (prostate massage, magnetotherapy, laser therapy)
- Lifestyle and dietary changes
- Hormone therapy if needed
Why see a doctor?
Untreated prostatitis can cause chronic pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and even infertility. Early diagnosis and comprehensive therapy help restore health and prevent complications.
Treatment in Israel
Israeli clinics use advanced diagnostic tools: prostate secretion tests, PSA testing, pelvic ultrasound and MRI. Treatment includes individually selected antibiotics, physiotherapy, minimally invasive procedures, and urologists-andrologists follow-up. This integrated approach helps men regain full quality of life as soon as possible.