Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability of it in men increases in direct proportion to their age.
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According to medical statistics, after 50 years, almost half of the male population suffers from some form of prostatitis.
The sooner the correct treatment of prostatitis is detected and prescribed, the more complete and faster the recovery will be.
Definition and causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the male prostate gland, a small, highly specialized glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main functions of the prostate are to control male urination and to produce secretions that make up sperm.Issues related to prostatitis and its treatment have been discussed in past centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, non-bacterial chronic prostatitis and chronic infectious prostatitis are distinguished.Depending on the different forms of the disease, different treatment methods will be prescribed for different types of prostatitis.
Acute prostatitis usually occurs in young men and is often infectious.From the urethra, the infection passes through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the prostate gland of a man, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor at this time and do not treat the disease, then in a short time it will become chronic, at which time the structure and functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate are disturbed, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes of the prostate can be caused by non-infectious factors and last for a long time.The leading place among them is chronic spasm of the urethra, which leads to the involuntary backflow of urine into the prostate gland and causes inflammation of the latter.
There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of them should be mentioned:
- all kinds of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- low-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and a man's prostate;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- immune system deficiency;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lack of necessary trace elements and vitamins in the male body;
- drinking alcohol and smoking, etc.
Only an experienced urologist can provide quick and effective treatment of prostatitis.To be honest, chronic and acute prostatitis can be detected at any age.Chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is most common in older men.
Symptoms, diagnostic methods in the treatment of prostatitis in men
In men, the symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate gland are manifested somewhat differently.The acute stage of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:
- General disorder.
- Fatigue.
- High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
- Chills, fever.
- Weakness.
- Headaches.
- Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations during the process itself.
- Poor or no urine flow, as the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Sharp pains in the perineum, groin areas, lower abdomen of varying intensity - depending on the location of inflammation in the prostate in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The erection mechanism is temporarily disrupted and a general decrease in potency is observed.
- A man's complex mental state develops.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis are accurately determined, the urologist will be able to determine the correct course of prostatitis treatment.
There are no serious symptoms like the acute form of chronic prostatitis.Most often, it is characterized by the absence of any obvious symptoms or has a mild course of mainly local character.This may include:
- Nagging, minor pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- Pain may increase during intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during sex.
- Decreased sexual function and impotence as a result.
If unfavorable factors occur, exacerbation of the disease with all subsequent consequences may occur.When the inflammatory process spreads widely, other organs adjacent to the prostate are also involved: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease is different.
In order to choose the right course and treatment method for prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make a correct diagnosis.Currently, in the arsenal of doctors, there are various methods for detecting this disease.These primarily include:
- digital prostate examination;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- bacteriological analysis of urine;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs and prostate gland;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- computed tomography, etc.
Modern diagnostics allows not only to determine the presence of the disease in the male body, but also to determine its cause and form.
General principles of prostatitis treatment
After making an accurate diagnosis, the urologist draws up an individual complex program for the treatment of the disease for each patient using modern treatment methods of prostatitis.It should be noted that long-lasting chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but every effort can be made to extend the remission state of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis leads to a complete recovery of the patient if all the doctor's recommendations are followed.
Complex treatment of various types of prostatitis may include various combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormonal therapy;
- various physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery etc.
The treatment of prostatitis, which is bacterial in nature, will be different from that of non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, a course of antibiotics from the group of fluoroquinolones is necessary, and in the second, a course of anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibacterial therapy together with beta-blockers.In addition to the treatment of the main disease, the use of symptomatic drugs, such as antipyretics and pain relievers, is often required.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormonal therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, while in an inpatient setting.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to permanent good results.Now each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should be discussed in more detail and concretely.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, in most cases, prostatitis is infectious.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for each patient with the course of both acute and chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following drug groups have proven their effectiveness in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, they are aimed at eliminating spasms of the pelvic organs, thereby eliminating swelling of the prostate and stopping secretions from returning to this organ.As a result, there is a decrease in inflammation in the body itself.It is important to take medicines for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, it is necessary to take antispasmodic and painkillers to improve the patient's well-being.In the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies, various soothing herbal infusions, fennel seeds, anawort, valerian, etc. are shown as auxiliary means.Microenemas made from lemon balm or chamomile decoction are well suited for these purposes.
It is important to undergo antibacterial therapy under the guidance of a specialist;In this case, self-treatment is unacceptable.It can make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires the complete elimination of alcohol.
It is known that the development and function of the prostate gland directly depends on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that will reduce the volume of the prostate gland and reduce the inflammatory process in it.
Herbal medicine and prostate massage
An important and integral part of the treatment of prostatitis is the use of direct massage of the prostate gland.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:
- normalizes the muscle tone of the prostate;
- improves blood supply to the prostate gland;
- increases the effect of antibiotics;
- restores the function of channels, etc.
This procedure should be entrusted only to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the procedure for the treatment of prostatitis is as follows: the patient bends forward with his feet shoulder-width apart and tries to relax.The specialist spreads the patient's hips with one hand, carefully inserts the index finger of the other hand into the rectum and massages the prostate gland for a minute, applying pressure and strokes.Effective massage should include releasing a few drops of secretions into the channels.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but it is simply indispensable for the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has some contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- prostate stones and some.
In the treatment of prostatitis in men, herbal medicine is an auxiliary method that has a beneficial effect on the final result.The essence of herbal medicine in the treatment of prostatitis is the external and internal use of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, burdock, etc. This method has no negative effects or negative effects on other organs.
Immunocorrection of prostatitis, physiotherapy and other treatment methods
General restorative therapy and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system and preventing the manifestation of prostatitis in the future.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially for chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods for the treatment of prostatitis include measures aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs to increase the effect of antibacterial therapy.These include:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- impulse currents, etc.
At home, you can replace physical therapy with warm microenemas from decoctions of medicinal plants.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, significantly expanding the possibilities of modern medicine and reducing the recovery time.For example, hirudotherapy eliminates blood stagnation in the pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition.A course of neuromodulatory therapy will effectively relieve pain in the patient.
During the treatment of prostatitis, it is necessary to take a course of healthy lifestyle.After the treatment of acute prostatitis, in order to prevent the return of the disease or the end of the phase of remission with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make significant adjustments to your life, to eliminate all the factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Regular walks, good sleep, lack of stressful situations, proper nutrition, staying away from smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- in seminal vesicles;
- circumcision;
- narrowing of the urethra;
- in the neck of the bladder, etc.
It should be noted right away that this radical method is used very rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an old form with advanced complications.This treatment for prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy does not give significant results.
After treatment for prostatitis, the doctor should prescribe control tests, on the basis of which appropriate results can be drawn.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitis by traditional methods
If symptoms of this disease appear, you should consult a doctor and follow all his recommendations.Treatment of various types of prostatitis with traditional methods can only be an excellent addition to the main medical measures.Over the years, enough experience has been accumulated to get rid of this disease;everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The main conditions for the effective treatment of the disease, especially its chronic form, are the regular use of high-quality ingredients according to the prescribed recipe.
You can consider several effective recipes designed to fight prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
- Honey (combined with the juice of various medicinal plants, taken 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder is taken 2 tablespoons before meals 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment for prostatitis can be considered not only proper nutrition, active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Thus, the treatment of prostatitis in various forms always represents a whole complex of consecutive measures.You can get the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease only by strictly following all the instructions of the specialist.