Inflammation of the prostate is one of the most common diseases in urology. Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity prefer to keep silent about this problem, turning to a specialist even when it is impossible to bear the pain. There is nothing shameful about prostatitis. A comprehensive treatment of prostatitis and a thorough approach to therapy is necessary. The sooner you start treatment, the better.
The main causes of prostatitis
Inflammatory processes in the prostate are caused by:
- infections when the pathogen enters the blood and spreads throughout the body;
- weakened protective functions of the body, often caused by sleep and wakefulness disorders, diet, bad habits, chronic stress;
- circulatory disorders due to problems with the heart, nervous system, physical inactivity;
- lack of regular sexual relations, which leads to stagnation;
- abuse of alcohol and smoking due to weakened immunity and nervous disorders;
- violation of the basics of proper nutrition, consumption of food with a high content of concentrates and chemically treated vegetables and fruits;
- phimosis - a pathology in which the head of the penis is not completely open if it is not eliminated at a young age;
- stones in the prostate, causing the emergence of inflammatory processes;
- hormonal disorders and pathological abnormalities in the structure of the penis.
A sedentary lifestyle, characteristic of many professions, also leads to prostatitis. Drivers and office workers who spend a lot of time on their feet are more susceptible to the disease than men who lead an active lifestyle and who are forced to move a lot because of their work.
Types of prostatitis
Diseases of the genitourinary system caused by inflammation of the prostate are classified according to the following criteria:
- The form of the flow is acute and chronic. The first is characterized by different symptoms, but almost always a man feels discomfort in the pelvic area even when he is at rest, and it can be noticed at any age. The symptoms simply cannot be ignored. If the patient does not go to the doctor and tries to treat himself, it becomes chronic. This form is most often observed in representatives of the stronger half over the age of 50 and is practically asymptomatic, it is usually discovered during an examination for accompanying diseases.
- Cause of occurrence. Inflammatory processes in the prostate can be different. There are bacterial, infectious, calculous, purulent and congestive prostatitis. Depending on the type, additional therapeutic methods and drugs are selected to eliminate the underlying cause.
The form and cause of the development of prostatitis are determined by laboratory tests that are prescribed to men with suspected prostate inflammation.
Signs of prostatitis
The clinical picture of prostate disease is quite clear and can rarely be confused with another disease. Men suffering from prostatitis experience:
- pain over pubic bone;
- discomfort in the groin area;
- frequent urination, accompanied by painful sensations during stress and hypothermia;
- sleep disorders;
- erection problems;
- premature ejaculation;
- increased sweating;
- presence of uncharacteristic discharge;
- body temperature is slightly more than 37 degrees in the evening.
Therapy is prescribed taking into account the prevailing pain, urination or erectile dysfunction, and the course of the disease.
Description of an integrated treatment approach
Successful treatment of prostatitis depends on the correct approach. The acute form involves undergoing treatment with drugs and other procedures as needed. Chronic treatment is more difficult and lasts longer.
Key elements of a comprehensive treatment
If signs of illness appear, the patient is prescribed an examination. A laboratory study of prostate secretions, MR and ultrasound of the organ is performed. Based on the obtained data, therapy is prescribed. It is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease and alleviating the symptoms.
Complex treatment includes a number of measures, each of which requires a detailed study:
- A course of medication. Selected according to the form of the disease. Infectious require the use of antibacterial drugs, and non-infectious - anti-inflammatory drugs, which enable successful symptomatic therapy, as well as normalization of peristaltic function.
- Strengthening immunity. Improving the protective functions of the male organism is the basis of successful treatment. The doctor chooses either immunomodulators (tablets) or local agents (rectal suppositories).
- Physiotherapy. External effects on the pelvic organs play an important role in the treatment of diseases and are an essential part of an integrated approach.
You cannot talk about complex therapy without changing your diet and lifestyle. A man suffering from prostatitis needs a diet and a proper daily routine.
Antibacterial therapy
It is aimed at alleviating the symptoms of the acute form, which occurs within two days after the start of medication. Medicines are selected by the doctor, and the patient must strictly adhere to all given recommendations.
The main goal is the death and complete eradication (destruction) of the pathogenic microorganism, preventing the transition from the acute form to the chronic form. The choice of drugs is based on the following principles:
- Determining the sensitivity of pathogens to different groups of antibiotics, choosing the most effective one.
- Use of drugs with bactericidal effect to kill pathogenic bacteria.
Antibiotics with bacteriostatic action are aimed at suppressing the development and further growth of microorganisms and are therefore not used. Preference is given to macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, which have a high degree of penetration into the prostate.
Physiotherapy and massage
The effect on the prostate during the chronic course of the disease includes the following procedures:
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound;
- warm enema;
- Herbal baths;
- UHF;
- hirudotherapy;
- resonance (microwave) therapy;
- inductothermy.
In case of chronic and acute prostatitis, rectal massage is performed. Only a proctologist or urologist can do that. The duration of the course is 10-15 procedures. Thanks to physiotherapy, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is stimulated, lymph stagnation is eliminated, secretion outflow is normalized, the excessive concentration of which causes inflammatory processes.
A set of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy involves alleviating inflammatory processes and restoring the body's protective functions. Without anti-inflammatory drugs and immunomodulators, the complex of drugs for the successful treatment of prostatitis will not be complete.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-infectious chronic prostatitis is treated with drugs that relieve pain and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed in suppositories. This allows the active substance to enter directly into the prostate tissue.
In the case of stagnant processes, bioactive agents that normalize prostate function are most often prescribed. Among the popular drugs, we should highlight:
- Medicine with prostate extract that reduces swelling and relieves inflammation. For the bacterial type, it is prescribed after a course of antibiotics, and for the chronic type, it is taken for a long time to achieve the results described above.
- Candles based on natural extracts. The most popular are products based on propolis, bee waste products, pumpkin oil and ichthyol.
The active ingredients of the drugs help to resolve congestion and normalize prostate trophism.
Medicines to strengthen immunity
Pathogenic microorganisms, multiplying, weaken the immune system, which becomes vulnerable and less resistant to treatment. In order for it to be fully effective, the specialist prescribes immunomodulators. A drug with a high zinc content, which destroys pathogenic microflora, as well as herbal preparations, for example, echinacea extract, is usually prescribed.
These drugs help prevent periods of exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. These tablets are often supplemented with vitamin complexes. They are designed to support the normal functioning of the immune system and help the body better cope with disease.
When is surgery needed?
Unfortunately, complex therapy is not always effective. In advanced stages of the disease, it is impossible without surgery. It is prescribed in the following cases:
- acute abscesses that cannot be removed without surgery;
- urinary obstruction due to narrowing of the urethral canal;
- development of prostate hyperplasia.
Untimely surgery in the above situations leads to the most terrible consequences, including death.
Folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis
Homeopathy is part of the comprehensive treatment of chronic prostatitis without giving up drugs and other conservative methods. Medicinal herbs help alleviate and improve the condition, and are also a supplier of valuable nutrients.
Attention!The total duration of the course of taking various herbal medicines should not exceed three months. Prolonged use will lead to mucosal irritation.
Nettles
The plant has a positive effect on the male body and alleviates the symptoms of the disease. Regular consumption of nettle improves potency and improves reproductive function. It is prescribed for the prevention of tumors, reducing the risk of developing cancer, prostate adenoma. Diuretic effect helps men with urinary disorders.
The following types of medicines are prepared from nettle:
- Pour a spoonful of finely chopped nettle into a glass of vodka, leave for 3 weeks, filter. Take 2 teaspoons three times a day before meals.
- Pour 6 tablespoons of nettle seeds into 0. 5 liters of port wine, boil for 5 minutes, cool, strain. Use 3 times a day.
- Take the ingredients as in the first recipe, but leave for 3 weeks with occasional shaking. Drink 20 ml of tincture every day until it runs out.
- The leaves are brewed as tea and drunk after 10 minutes. Add some lemon and honey.
A decoction of the root can be used for poultices to relieve pain. It is prepared according to the following scheme:
- crushed sea buckthorn bark and nettle are taken in equal proportions;
- mix the components and take 8 grams;
- pour over a liter of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes in a water bath;
- let it cook for 30 minutes.
This medicine can be drunk by a glass 4 times a day, and it can also be used as a lotion.
Men suffering from nettle allergies, atherosclerosis, kidney failure and varicose veins should avoid nettle. Caution should be exercised by those who have problems with the cardiovascular system.
Plantain
It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, analgesic effects. Plantain is rich in vitamins, tannins and polysaccharides. For therapeutic purposes, take an infusion of plantain leaves:
- Pour a tablespoon of dry leaves with a liter of boiling water.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool and take before each meal.
The product must not be used by people suffering from thrombosis, problems with the gastrointestinal tract or individual intolerance.
Ginseng
The medicinal plant is a natural aphrodisiac that has multiple effects on the urinary and reproductive systems. Its use has the following positive effects:
- improves the viability and mobility of spermatozoa;
- increases production and quality of seminal fluid;
- eliminates inflammatory processes;
- restores the hormonal level;
Medicines prepared according to the following recipes are used in different stages of prostatitis:
- The root is poured with 70 percent alcohol in a ratio of 1: 10. Put it in a dark place for 2 weeks. Drink ½ teaspoon three times a day before each meal. The duration of the course is one month.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ground ginseng root to 700 g of natural honey and leave for 7-10 days. Take a tablespoon before going to bed.
Ginseng is contraindicated in hypertension, nervous disorders, high fever, infections, inflammation and taking antibiotics. It should not be taken by people under the age of 16.
Non-adherence to the dose can lead to sleep deprivation, allergic reactions, dizziness, headache, nausea, pressure changes, nervousness and tachycardia.
Sagas
The plant has a disinfecting, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It prevents internal bleeding and can be used in the following variations:
- Baths. Take 5 parts each of the inflorescence of celandine, string, flax, birch, dogwood, dogwood, bearberry, blackcurrant and lilac). Add 10 parts each of oats and sage. Cover with boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours, pour in water.
- Enemas. Add 12 g of herbs (2 tablespoons) to half a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Add 10 parts of dimethyl sulfoxide to the total amount of solution, cool to 40 degrees. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.
- Infusion. Pour over 200 ml of water, taken in equal portions, sage and calamus roots, steam for 30 minutes. Drink the remedy in the morning and in the evening, divide it into 2 parts.
Attention!Enema can be done only after consultation with a doctor. This is a rather serious procedure, taking into account the symptoms and course of prostatitis.
Sage is contraindicated in acute nephritis and epileptic attacks. It should not be used if there is a barking cough.
Diet and lifestyle
It is not enough to just take a set of drugs prescribed for prostatitis, it is necessary to radically rethink the entire exercise routine. This requires a radical revision. The success of prostatitis treatment and the prevention of recurring prostate problems depends on proper nutrition and a balanced daily routine.
A man must:
- get rid of bad habits (alcohol, cigarettes);
- give up "empty" calories (fast food and unhealthy snacks) in favor of vegetables and fruits;
- start leading an active lifestyle, visit the gym, pool, go for walks more often, try to spend more time on your feet than driving.
An important factor is mental and mental health. Stressful situations should be avoided both in the family and at work. It is especially important to maintain a sleep schedule. A person should sleep at least a full eight hours a day.
Prevention of prostatitis
In order for the prostate to be healthy, a man just needs to follow a few simple rules:
- carefully monitor intimate hygiene, respecting all rules and recommendations;
- avoid hypothermia by dressing carefully and warmly in the cold season, for example, wear fleece underwear;
- have a regular sex life with a regular partner, avoiding short-term relationships;
- visit a specialist at least twice a year if you have already suffered from prostatitis.
The more correct lifestyle is led by the representative of the stronger sex, the lower the risk of developing prostatitis.