Chronic prostatitis
Synopsis
Treatments include sitz baths, lifestyle modifications (eg, limiting caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods), avoidance of physical activities that exacerbate symptoms (eg, bicycling, extended sitting), antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and alpha blockers. Newer therapies are under study.
Codes
N41.1 – Chronic prostatitis
SNOMEDCT:
19905009 – Chronic prostatitis
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Last Updated:05/12/2019