Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability of which in men increases in direct proportion to their age.
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According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population after the age of 50 suffers from some form of prostatitis.
The earlier the correct treatment for prostatitis is diagnosed 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, which is a small, very specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main function of the prostate is to control a man's urination and produce secretions that make up sperm.Problems of prostatitis and treatment have been dealt with for centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic non-bacterial 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 most often of an infectious nature.From the urethra, the infection travels through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the male prostate, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If at this moment you do not consult a doctor and do not treat the disease, then in a short period of time it will become chronic in nature, in which the structure, functions of tissues and cells of the prostate are disturbed, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes of the prostate can be caused and maintained for a long time by non-infectious factors.The leading place among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, which leads to the involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.
There are many reasons that cause this disease, and some of them should be mentioned:
- all types of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- low-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial extension of sexual intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and in the male prostate;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- failure of the immune system;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lack of essential microelements and vitamins in a man's body;
- alcohol consumption and smoking etc.
Only an experienced urologist can provide quick and effective treatment for prostatitis.Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can be detected at any age.In older men, chronic inflammation of the prostate is the most common.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods
Symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate in men are manifested somewhat differently.The acute stage of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:
- General weakness.
- Fatigue.
- High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
- Chills, fever.
- Weakness.
- Headaches.
- Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations during the process itself.
- A weak stream of urine or its complete absence, because the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the groin area, lower abdomen - depending on the location of the inflammation in the prostate in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The erection mechanism is temporarily disrupted and there is a general decrease in potency.
- A complex psychological state of man develops.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis are accurately determined, the urologist will be able to prescribe the correct course of prostatitis treatment.
Chronic prostatitis does not have such severe symptoms as its acute form.It is most often characterized by the absence of any obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mostly of a local nature.This may include:
- Unpleasant, minor pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- The pain may increase during sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent desire to go to the toilet, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
- Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
If unfavorable factors appear, the disease may worsen with all the consequences.When the inflammatory process spreads widely, other organs besides the prostate are affected: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease becomes diverse.
In order to choose the right course and treatment method for prostatitis of different etiology, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have different methods in their arsenal to detect this disease.These primarily include:
- digital prostate examination;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological analysis of urine;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs and prostate;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- computed tomography, etc.
Modern diagnostics make it possible not only to determine the presence of a disease in the male body, but also to determine the cause and its form.
General principles for the treatment of prostatitis
After making an accurate diagnosis, the urologist creates an individual comprehensive treatment program for each patient, using modern methods of treating prostatitis.It should be noted that long-term chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but everything can be done to prolong the remission of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis, if all the doctor's recommendations are followed, leads to a complete recovery of the patient.
Complex treatment of different types of prostatitis may include various combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormone therapy;
- various physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery etc.
Treatment of prostatitis that is bacterial in nature is different from non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course on the use of antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group, and in the second, a course on anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibacterial therapy in combination with beta blockers.In addition to the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic drugs, for example, antipyretics and painkillers, is often necessary.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormone therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, and on an inpatient basis.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to lasting 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 already mentioned, most often prostatitis is of an infectious nature.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for every patient, with the course of acute and chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have been shown to be effective in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, the goal of which is to relieve spasms of the pelvic organs, thereby reducing the swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions to this organ.As a result, there is a reduction of inflammation in the organ itself.It is important to take medicines for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, in order to improve the patient's condition, it is necessary to take antispasmodics and painkillers.Indicated as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal infusions, dill seeds, lemon balm, valerian, etc.Microenemas made from a decoction of lemon balm or chamomile are well suited for these purposes.
It is important to undergo antibacterial therapy under the guidance of a specialist;self-medication in this case is unacceptable.This can make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and function of the prostate depends directly on hormones: estrogen and androgen.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that will reduce the volume of the prostate and reduce the inflammatory process in it.
Herbal therapy and prostate massage
An important and integral part of the treatment of prostatitis is the application of direct prostate massage.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:
- normalizes prostate muscle tone;
- improves blood flow to the prostate;
- enhances the effect of antibiotics;
- restores channel function, etc.
This procedure should only be entrusted to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the procedure for the treatment of prostatitis is as follows: the patient, with his legs shoulder-width apart, leans forward and tries to relax.The specialist, spreading the patient's buttocks with one hand, carefully inserts the index finger of the other hand into his rectum and massages the prostate for a minute, applying pressure and stroking.An effective massage should include dropping a few drops of secretions into the canals.The procedure of prostate massage is painful, but it is simply irreplaceable in the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has some contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- prostate stones and some others.
Herbal medicine in the treatment of prostatitis in men 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 application of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, thistle, etc.This method has no negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other methods of prostatitis treatment
General restorative therapy and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the organism as a whole, strengthening the immune system and preventing the occurrence of prostatitis in the future.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially in chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods of treating prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs in order to improve the effect of antibacterial therapy.This includes:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- pulse currents etc.
You can replace physical therapy at home with warm microenemas made from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, significantly expanding the possibilities of modern medicine and reducing the recovery period.For example, hirudotherapy eliminates blood stagnation in the pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition.A course of neuromodulatory therapy will effectively relieve the patient's pain.
During the treatment of prostatitis, it is necessary to lead a course of healthy lifestyle.In order to prevent the disease from returning after treatment of acute prostatitis or the phase of remission ending with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to significantly adjust your life, remove all factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Due attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper diet, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- on seminal vesicles;
- circumcision;
- urethral stricture;
- on the neck of the bladder, etc.
It is immediately worth noting that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an outdated form, with developed complications.This treatment for prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy has not produced significant results.
After treatment of prostatitis, the doctor must prescribe control tests, based on which appropriate conclusions can be drawn.
Treatment with traditional methods and prevention of prostatitis
If symptoms of this disease appear, you must consult a doctor and follow all his recommendations.Treatment of prostatitis of various types with traditional methods can only serve as an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, enough experience has been gained in dealing with this disease;everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The main condition for effective treatment of the disease, especially its chronic form, is the regular use of high-quality ingredients according to the specified 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, and then the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
- Honey (combined with the juices of various medicinal plants, taken orally 2 times a day for 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (take 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seed powder before meals, 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis can be considered not only proper diet, active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis of various forms always represents a whole complex of successive measures.Only by strictly following all the instructions of the experts can you achieve the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.