Prostatitis: symptoms and treatment at home

Today, there are many diseases that can affect men. But the strong half very often tries to keep quiet about their troubles and in most cases lets them go astray.

Prostatitis is one of the problems that requires urgent intervention, competent consultation and the beginning of timely treatment. Otherwise, it can bring irreparable consequences that will affect the whole body.

Causes of prostatitis

The development of prostatitis begins with the fact that the infection enters the prostate, which leads to a metabolic disorder. There are many reasons that can lead to the disease, let's try to highlight the main ones:

1. Violation of blood circulation, resulting in an enlarged prostate. But a sedentary lifestyle, including overweight problems, can lead to circulatory disorders;
2. An infectious lesion that can result from a disease such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even a sore throat, tuberculosis, or the flu can lead to prostatitis;
3. Inflammation of the prostate can occur as a result of unprotected intercourse;
4. As a result of various injuries of the pelvic organs. In the beginning, there is a violation of blood circulation, and as a result, the disease itself develops;
5. Regular hypothermia, chronic diseases related to the genitourinary system of the body, hormonal imbalance or irregular urination;
6. If a man leads a sedentary lifestyle, practically does not receive physical activity, it affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous systems. As a result of this phenomenon, blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down, and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;

7. Secondary infection can lead to infections located in the urethra or rectum;
8. The tendency to develop prostatitis can cause chronic constipation. Improper bowel function sometimes leads to prostate infection;
9. Weak immunity, as a result of which infections easily enter the body and are released there;
10. Often prostatitis can be caused by past sexually transmitted diseases or urological infections.

Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men

There are a total of 4 main types of prostatitis in men:

• acute form- is quite rare. The cause of this type is an infection as a result of the presence of a bacterial infection. The acute form is very severe and painful. Among the main symptoms should be noted fever, acute painful sensations, as well as weakness throughout the body. This phase requires urgent medical treatment, otherwise it can lead to serious complications;
• chronic bacterial form- Escherichia coli in most cases becomes its cause. The symptomatology is somewhat similar to the acute form, but now proceeds more slowly;
• chronic form- accompanied by painful sensations for several months, but when taking tests, the pathogenic form does not occur;
• asymptomatic form- there are practically no signs, but it is determined as a result of an examination by a doctor.

The manifestation of the disease in most cases begins with the fact that one day men have unpleasant sensations, including:

1. Sharp pains in the lower abdomen. They can also occur during urination and be permanent;
2. Perineal pain;
3. Severe pain in scrotum;
4. The duration of the relationship is significantly reduced;
5. Spontaneous erection in the morning and at night is absent.

Diagnosis of the disease

If men find any of these signs in themselves, seek professional help immediately.

The thing is, the sooner an accurate diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment begins, and the disease itself will run much easier.

Diagnosis of the disease is carried out in several stages:

• the specialist must analyze the patient's main complaints and carefully study the symptoms;
• if prostatitis does not have an acute form, then an analysis of prostate secretion should be performed. Otherwise, it is impossible to do that, because it will be accompanied by strong painful sensations;
• an ultrasound examination may be prescribed to confirm the analysis;
• various urine and blood tests.

It should also be noted that there are diseases that occur in a latent form. It is almost impossible to detect the problem in time, due to the lack of symptoms.

This leads to the fact that the disease becomes chronic. According to statistics, only 25% of men go for regular check-ups with a urologist. Everyone else has 100% confidence in their impeccable health.

Home treatment of prostatitis

In almost all cases of prostatitis treatment, prostate massage is prescribed. This is not a very pleasant procedure, and some men even consider it humiliating.

But only doctors are sure that it is one of the most effective. This massage is performed in the hospital and at home. It is only for the house that you need a special device.

The treatment of any form of the disease is not complete without drug therapy. It is very common for experts to prescribe antibiotics, which causes disapproval in the patient. Why is this phenomenon observed?

The fact is that many are simply afraid of the consequences that these drugs can cause. That's right, but you have to keep in mind that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the cause of which is sometimes simply impossible to destroy.

It is therefore undesirable to reject them. Here, it is important for the specialist to prescribe this or that medicine, having previously studied the test results and the form of the disease.

While the results of the study are not ready, treatment is based on taking anti-inflammatory, analgesic or other medications.

Remember that it is advisable to take probiotics during antibiotics. So you can warn of dysbiosis or other negative consequences.

Treatment with folk remedies

Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of prostatitis. But you shouldn’t give them the lead role. Any herbs and infusions should complement the comprehensive treatment, not be its basis. The most popular treatment recipes are:

1. To prepare the next infusion you will need herbs: parsley, juniper, fennel, licorice and chamomile. Take them in equal proportions and fill ½ liter of boiled water. Leave the soup to infuse for a few hours, then take half a glass twice a day before meals. Add a little honey if desired;
2. Take the following herbs in equal proportions: nettle, yarrow, fennel (fruit), horsetail. Pour boiling water over them, let them infuse for 3 hours, and then take half a glass twice a day;
3. Pumpkin seeds. Twist half a kilo of fresh, peeled pumpkin seeds into the meat grinder. Then combine them with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and roll into balls. Their size should not exceed hazelnuts. It is better to store such balls in the refrigerator. But you should eat them half an hour before meals, no more than twice a day.

Reviews of treatment of prostatitis folk remedies

• Testimony of the 46-year-old: "It happened to me that I was diagnosed with this unpleasant disease two years ago. The pain that followed was sometimes unbearable. In addition to treatment, I was advised to be treated with traditional medicine at the same time. The treatment lasted about a month. Fortunately, there were no signs of a return of prostatitis for two years. "
• Examination of a 35-year-old man: "I have a chronic stage of prostatitis. Among folk remedies, I believe in pumpkin seeds and nettle infusion. Patience is needed for treatment, but the result is quite effective. "

How to treat chronic prostatitis

It should be borne in mind that absolutely every treatment should be comprehensive. And under no circumstances should you interrupt it at the first relief.

In addition to prescribed medications, physiotherapy procedures and physiotherapy exercises should also remain mandatory. The appointment of treatment should always be individualized, taking into account the results of tests and examinations by specialists.

Thermotherapy is sometimes prescribed for chronic prostatitis. During the procedure, the prostate is heated to 45 degrees.

Also, a significant role in this form is assigned to massage procedures, which are recognized as one of the most effective methods.

Exacerbation of chronic prostatitis: signs of what to do

The following signs will indicate a worsening of the chronic form of prostatitis:

1. Urination becomes frequent and accompanied by sharp pain. In addition, there may be false urges to go to the toilet, and the pain sometimes lasts in the lower abdomen;
2. The erection becomes very weak and over time its complete absence can be noticed;
3. Lack of orgasm.

In addition to the main symptoms, you may notice increased nervousness and worsening of well-being. If you have an exacerbation of prostatitis, you must take the following actions immediately:

1. Seek expert advice. This must be done when at least one of the above symptoms occurs. During the visit, you will pass all the necessary tests on the basis of which the correct treatment will be prescribed;
2. Eat healthy. Eliminate fried foods, salty, alcoholic, sour fruits and strong coffee or tea from your diet. Give preference to protein foods and vitamins;
3. Temporarily restrict sexual intercourse. This must be done so that the course of the disease does not worsen;
4. Exercise to improve blood circulation in the body.

The answer to the question

What can happen if prostatitis is not treated?

Neglecting the treatment of prostatitis can lead to the most serious problems. It will initially take a chronic form, and only then can it cause diseases such as cystitis, prostate adenoma, vesiculitis or pyelonephritis. The most terrible consequence can be impotence and complete sterility.

Is prostatitis treated with herbs?

Such treatment is not excluded. The best helpers here can be extracts of St. John's wort, licorice, echinacea. You can also buy candles that contain one of these plants.

Is it necessary to do a rectal prostate massage in a chronic form?

As practice shows, most clinics abroad have already left such a procedure, preferring physiotherapy. This massage can cause some discomfort, but the downside is that it can only work with the lower part of the prostate. But still, many more specialists resort to this form of treatment.

Prevention measures

If you already have a chronic form of prostatitis, then all prevention should be focused on not causing it to worsen.

Therefore, try to abandon the following actions or minimize them:

1. Alcoholic beverages. Of course, there is no mention here of the need to completely exclude them from the diet. If you drink a little red wine, it won’t hurt you, but that shouldn’t mean you should drink it in bottles;
2. Tobacco smoking. The fact is that as a result of poor blood supply, the prostate often experiences oxygen starvation. Tobacco smoke leads to vasospasm and, therefore, affects the blood circulation even more seriously;
3. Start leading an active lifestyle;
4. Stressful situations. Try not to dwell on problems for a long time and do not "save" an unnecessary temple in your head. Spend more time with family, which should be the best antidepressant;
5. Try to avoid hypothermia. If you drive your own car, make sure the seat is heated;
6. Keep in mind that vigorous regular physical activity can do no less harm than a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, everything should be in moderation;
7. Products like pumpkin seeds, nuts, garlic, honey, prunes can be a good disease prevention;
8. Start with a contrast shower, especially recommended before intercourse;
9. Try to establish a sex life, avoid incomplete relationships;
10. Try to eat properly, get rid of all kinds of pickled foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise and so on.

In conclusion, I would like to note that any treatment of prostatitis should be systemic and begin only after the recommendations of experts. Don’t let its flow go its course, given the serious consequences it can have.