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How To Get Rid The Prostatitis?

I ve had prostatitis since last July. My doctor prescribed Cipro for about 4 months then Doxycycline for 4 month. But I can t seem to get rid of it. There were times when i was taking the Cipro that I thought it may be gone but it would come back when the prescription was done. I also had bllodwork down and my doctor has assured me that there s nothing more serious going on. I m still taking the Doxy but after reading an article by Dr Weil I am also taking 60 mg of zinc daily and 6,000 mg of vitamin C daily. Also drinking lots of water. Any other advice?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hello
Thanks for query .

You have been facing problem of Chronic Prostatitis since 6 monhs aand ave been taking Ciprofloxacin and Doxicycline for almost 6 months but there is no satisfactory relief from symptoms .

Chronic Prostatitis is very notorious disease embarrassing both to the patient and treating Physician .

In a given situation I would suggest you to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and digital recta get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Semen examination and Semen Culture
3) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
4) Serum PSA.
5) Culture of Urethral discharge obtained after prostatic massage .This will get specimen sample for microscopic and culture test directly from prostate.

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Since it is chronic in nature you will be benefited more with daily prostate massage along with taking appropriate antibiotics as per culture report .

Dr.Patil. .


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How To Get Rid The Prostatitis?

Hello Thanks for query . You have been facing problem of Chronic Prostatitis since 6 monhs aand ave been taking Ciprofloxacin and Doxicycline for almost 6 months but there is no satisfactory relief from symptoms . Chronic Prostatitis is very notorious disease embarrassing both to the patient and treating Physician . In a given situation I would suggest you to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and digital recta get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Semen examination and Semen Culture 3) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 4) Serum PSA. 5) Culture of Urethral discharge obtained after prostatic massage .This will get specimen sample for microscopic and culture test directly from prostate. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Since it is chronic in nature you will be benefited more with daily prostate massage along with taking appropriate antibiotics as per culture report . Dr.Patil. .