Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the likelihood of which increases in men in direct proportion to their age.
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According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population suffers from some form of prostatitis after 50 years.
The sooner 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 a man's prostate, a small, very specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main functions of the prostate are to control a man's urination and to produce secretions that make up semen.Issues of prostatitis and its treatment have been addressed over the past centuries.
Depending on the cause of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis of a nonbacterial nature and chronic infectious prostatitis are distinguished.Depending on the different forms of the disease, different treatment methods are prescribed for different types of prostatitis.
Acute prostatitis usually occurs in young men and is usually infectious in nature.From the urethra, the infection travels through the blood vessels or lymphatic system to the man's prostate, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor at this time and do not treat the disease, in a short time it will become chronic, disrupting the structure, functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes of the prostate can be caused by non-infectious factors and maintained for a long period of time.The leading place among them is occupied by chronic urethral spasm, which leads to involuntary backflow of urine into the prostate and causes inflammation of the prostate.
There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of which should be mentioned:
- all types of infections transmitted through sexual intercourse: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- poor sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of sexual intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and prostate of a man;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- immune system failure;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- Lack of essential microelements and vitamins in a man's body;
- drinking alcohol and smoking etc.
Only an experienced urologist can treat prostatitis quickly and effectively.Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can be diagnosed at any age.Chronic inflammation of the prostate is most common in older men.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods
The symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate in men are expressed somewhat differently.The acute stage of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:
- General malaise.
- Fatigue.
- High body temperature – up to 40 degrees.
- Chills, fever.
- Weakness.
- Headache.
- Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations during the process.
- 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, in the 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 mental state of the man develops.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis have been accurately identified can the urologist prescribe the correct method of treatment for prostatitis.
With chronic prostatitis, the symptoms are not as severe as with the acute form.Most often it is characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mainly local in nature.This may include:
- Nagging, mild pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- Pain may increase during sexual intercourse, urination and bowel movements.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, constant feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
- Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
- Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
If unfavorable factors occur, the disease can worsen with all the resulting consequences.If the inflammatory process spreads widely and other organs adjacent to the prostate are also affected: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease becomes diverse.
In order to choose the correct course and method of treatment for prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have various methods for detecting this disease.These primarily include:
- digital prostate examination;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- bacteriological urinalysis;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- Computed tomography etc.
Modern diagnostics makes it possible not only to determine the presence of the disease in the male body, but also to determine the cause and its form.
General principles for the treatment of prostatitis
After an accurate diagnosis, the urologist draws up an individual comprehensive program for curing the disease for each patient using modern methods of treating prostatitis.It should be noted that long-standing chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but every effort can be made to prolong the remission state of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis, if all the doctor's recommendations are followed, leads to the patient's complete recovery.
Complex treatment of various types of prostatitis may include various combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormone therapy;
- various physiotherapeutic procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery etc.
Treatment for bacterial prostatitis is different from nonbacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course on the use of antibiotics from the group of fluoroquinolones, in the second - a course on anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment of chronic prostatitis of a bacterial nature consists in the use of antibacterial therapy in conjunction with beta-blockers.In addition to treating the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic medications, such as antipyretics and painkillers, is often necessary.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated in an inpatient setting with hormone therapy, but under constant medical supervision.
Only a holistic treatment approach can lead to lasting good results.Now each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should be discussed in more detail and specifically.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, prostatitis is most often infectious in nature.In this context, antibacterial therapy for the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for every patient, both in the acute and chronic course of the disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have proven effective in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- Fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis and are aimed at relieving spasms of the pelvic organs, thereby relieving swelling of the prostate and stopping the reflux of secretions into this organ.This leads to a decrease in inflammation in the organ itself. It is important to take medication for a longer period of time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, to improve the patient's well-being, it is necessary to take antispasmodic and painkillers.Indicated as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal teas, dill seeds, feverfew, valerian, etc. Microenemas 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.It can make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires the complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and function of the prostate directly depends on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that 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 direct massage of the prostate.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:
- normalizes prostate muscle tone;
- improves blood supply to the prostate;
- enhances the effect of antibiotics;
- restores the function of channels etc.
This procedure should only be entrusted to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the procedure for treating prostatitis is as follows: the patient bends forward with his feet shoulder-width apart and tries to relax.The specialist spreads 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.During an effective massage, a few drops of secretion should be released into the canals.Prostate massage is painful, but simply irreplaceable for 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 positive 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 does not have negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other methods of treatment for prostatitis
General restorative therapy and immune correction are aimed at restoring the entire body, strengthening the immune system and preventing the manifestation of prostatitis in the future.Especially in chronic diseases, the doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that strengthen immunity.
Physiotherapeutic methods for treating prostatitis include measures to activate blood circulation in the pelvic organs to enhance the effect of antibacterial therapy.This includes:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- impulse currents etc.
At home, you can replace physiotherapy with warm microenemas made from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods of prostatitis and treatment are used, which significantly expands the possibilities of modern medicine and shortens the recovery period.For example, hirudotherapy eliminates blood congestion in the pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition.Neuromodulatory therapy effectively relieves a patient's pain.
When treating prostatitis, it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle.In order to prevent the disease from recurring after treatment of acute prostatitis or the end of the remission stage in chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to significantly adjust your life and eliminate all factors provoking this unpleasant disease.Particular attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, the absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoiding smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- on the seminal vesicles;
- Clipping;
- urethral stricture;
- at the bladder neck, etc.
It is worth noting right away that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when treating prostatitis in an old form with developed complications.This treatment of prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy has not brought significant results.
After treating prostatitis, the doctor must prescribe control tests, on the basis of 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 using traditional methods can only be an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, sufficient experience has been accumulated in eliminating this disease;Everyone can always choose an option acceptable to 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 to combat prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of 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 orally 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (take pumpkin seed powder 2 tablespoons twice a day before meals).
Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis includes not only proper nutrition, an active lifestyle, but also regular, protected sex.
Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis of various forms always represents a whole complex of sequential measures. Only by strictly following all the specialist's instructions can you achieve the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.