Prostatitis and its Management

Antibiotics surely play a fundamental role in bacterial prostatitis therapy. They should be introduced empirically in acute prostatitis with a high intravenous dose and always guided by resistance determination in chronic cases. Thanks to their pharmacokinetic properties and antimicrobial spectrum, fluoroquinolones remain the most highly recommended antibiotics. The most appropriate treatment for chronic pelvic pain syndrome is a multimodal approach based on phenotyping including alpha-blockers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, hormonal therapy, phytotherapy, antispasmotics and non-drug-related strategies, such as psychotherapy and attempts to improve relaxation of the pelvic floor. The response can be evaluated by a drop in symptoms, using the scoring of the NIH-CPSI.