Antibiotics

• Many prostate abscesses may be treated through a course of antibiotics, which are highly effective in treating inflammation associated with an abscess. Common antibiotics include ampicillin, levofloxacin (Levaquin), fluoroquinolones, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazoe (Bactrim). Antibiotic treatments are often coupled with increased fluid intake, stool softeners, and analgesics for pain relief. Most antibiotic treatments are continued for 30 days. Antibiotics may be administered orally or through intravenous therapy.
  
  

Aspiration or Drainage

• In severe cases, aspiration or drainage of a prostate abscess may be performed. In some cases, a man may require a temporary insertion of a Foley catheter to drain the bladder, as swelling or blockage of the urethra due to an abscess may make urination difficult. A transurethral drainage requires the threading of a tube through the urethra to the abscess to facilitate drainage. In some cases, surgical resection or surgery may be necessary.
  
  

Home Remedies

• Time-honored home remedies to treat various issues of the prostate, including abscess, have been used by men around the world for hundreds of years. However, men are advised to discuss the effectiveness and wisdom of such home remedies with their urologist for use in conjunction or as a replacement to conservative or traditional medical treatments. In some cases, pumpkin seeds and tomatoes have been known to offer soothing remedies to a swollen or enlarged prostate. A mixture of juniper berries and parsley blended in a mixer with juice or water has also been known to provide a prostate gland cure, and effective remedy for prostate problems.