Today, there are many diseases that can affect men. But the strong half often tries to remain silent about their illnesses and, in most cases, leaves them adrift.
Prostatitis is one of those problems that require urgent intervention, competent consultation and the start of timely treatment. Otherwise, it can have irreparable consequences that will affect the entire body.
Causes of prostatitis
The development of prostatitis begins with the fact that an infection enters the prostate, causing a metabolic disorder. There are many reasons that can lead to the disease, let's try to highlight the main ones:
- Violation of blood circulation as a result of enlarged prostate. But a sedentary lifestyle, including problems with being overweight, can lead to circulatory disorders;
- Infectious injury that can result from diseases such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even sore throats, tuberculosis or the flu can cause prostatitis;
- Inflammation of the prostate can occur as a result of unprotected sex;
- As a result of various injuries to the pelvic organs. Initially, there is a violation of blood circulation, and already, as a result, the disease itself develops;
- Regular hypothermia, chronic diseases associated with the body's genitourinary system, hormonal imbalance or irregular urination;
- If a man leads a sedentary life, practically does not practice any physical activity, it affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous systems. As a result of this phenomenon, blood circulation in Organs pelvic organs decreases and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;
- Secondary infection can lead to infections that are found in the urethra or rectum;
- Predisposition to the development of prostatitis can cause chronic constipation. Irregular bowel movements sometimes lead to infection of the prostate;
- Weak immunity, as a result of which infections easily enter the body and take root there;
- Often, prostatitis can be caused by venereal diseases or previous urological infections.
Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men
In total, there are 4 main types of prostatitis in men:
- acute form- it is quite rare. The cause of this type is the infection resulting from the presence of a bacterial infection. The acute form is very difficult and painful. Among the main symptoms are fever, acute painful sensations, and weakness throughout the body. This phase requires immediate medical treatment, otherwise it can lead to serious complications;
- chronic bacterial form- Escherichia coli becomes its cause in most cases. 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 passing the tests, the pathogenic form does not occur;
- asymptomatic- practically shows no signs, but is determined by medical examination.
The manifestation of the disease in most cases begins with the fact that one day the man has unpleasant sensations, including:
- Acute pains in the lower abdomen. They can appear during urination and be permanent;
- Pain in the perineum;
- Severe pain in the scrotum;
- The duration of sexual intercourse is significantly reduced;
- Spontaneous erection in the morning and at night is absent.
Diagnosis of the disease
If men find any of the signs listed in them, you should immediately seek the help of a specialist.
The fact is that the sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the sooner treatment will begin, and the disease itself will progress much more easily.
The diagnosis of the disease is carried out in several stages:
- the specialist must analyze the patient's main complaints and study the symptoms carefully;
- if prostatitis is not present in an acute form, an analysis of prostate secretion should be performed. Otherwise, it is impossible to do this, as it will be accompanied by strong painful sensations;
- an ultrasound exam can be prescribed to confirm the analysis;
- several urine and blood tests.
You should also pay attention to the fact that there are latent illnesses. It is almost impossible to detect a problem in time, due to the lack of symptoms.
This leads to the fact that the disease becomes chronic. According to statistical data, only 25% of men have 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. It is not a very pleasant procedure and some men even find 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. This is just for the home, you need a special device.
Treatment of any form of the disease is not complete without drug therapy. It is very common for specialists to prescribe antibiotics, which causes disapproval from the patient. Why is this phenomenon observed?
And the fact is that many are simply afraid of the consequences that can be caused by these drugs. It is so, but it must be remembered that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the causative agents of which, otherwise, sometimes it is simply impossible to destroy.
Therefore, it is undesirable to refuse them. It is important here that a specialist prescribes this or that medicine, having previously studied the test results and the form of the disease.
Until the results of the study are ready, treatment is based on anti-inflammatory, analgesic or other medications.
Do not forget that during treatment with antibiotics, it is advisable to drink probiotics. Therefore, you can be aware of dysbiosis or other negative consequences.
Treatment with folk remedies
Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of prostatitis. But you must not give them the main role. Any herbs and infusions should complement comprehensive treatment, not be the basis. The most popular treatment recipes are:
- To prepare the next infusion, you will need herbs: parsley, juniper, fennel, licorice and chamomile. Take them in equal proportions and fill with ½ liter of boiled water. Let the broth infuse for several hours, then drink half a glass twice a day before meals. Add a little honey, if you wish;
- Take the following herbs in equal proportions: nettle, milleft, fennel (fruit), mackerel. Pour boiling water over them, let them infuse for 3 hours and then drink half a glass twice a day;
- Pumpkin seeds. Twist a pound of fresh peeled pumpkin seeds in a meat grinder. Then combine them with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything well and roll into balls. Their size should not exceed the hazelnuts. It is best to store these balls in the refrigerator. But you need to eat them half an hour before meals, no more than twice a day.
Reviews of treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies
- Testimony of a 46-year-old man: "It turns out that two years ago I was diagnosed with this unpleasant disease. The pain that accompanied it was sometimes unbearable. In addition to the course of medication, I was advised to be treated simultaneously with traditional medicine. Treatmentit lasted about a month. Fortunately, for two years, there was no sign of a return of prostatitis. "
- Comment from a 35-year-old man: "I have a chronic stage of prostatitis. Among the folk remedies, I trust pumpkin seeds and nettle infusion. Treatment requires patience, but the result is quite effective. "
How to treat chronic prostatitis
It must be remembered that absolutely any treatment must be comprehensive. And in no case should you interrupt it at the first relief.
In addition to the prescribed drugs, physical therapy procedures and exercises must also remain mandatory. The scheduling of treatment must always be individualized, taking into account the results of the specialist's exams and exams.
Sometimes, for chronic prostatitis, thermotherapy is prescribed. During the procedure, the prostate heats up to 45 degrees.
In addition, a significant role in this form is attributed 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 indicate an exacerbation of the chronic form of prostatitis:
- Urination becomes frequent and accompanied by acute pain. In addition, there may be a false need to go to the bathroom, and sometimes the pain persists in the lower abdomen;
- The erection becomes very weak and, over time, you can observe its complete absence;
- Lack of orgasm.
In addition to the main symptoms, you may also notice increased nervousness and deteriorating well-being. If you have an exacerbation of prostatitis, you need to take the following steps immediately:
- Seek expert advice. This should be done when at least one of the symptoms above appears. During the visit, you will pass all necessary tests, on the basis of which the correct treatment will be prescribed;
- Eat a healthy diet. Eliminate fried, salty, alcoholic foods, sour fruits and strong coffee or tea from your diet. Give preference to protein foods and vitamins;
- Limit sexual intercourse temporarily. This must be done so as not to aggravate the course of the disease;
- Exercise to help improve blood circulation in your body.
Question answer
What can happen if prostatitis is not treated?
Ignoring prostatitis treatment can cause the most serious problems. Initially, it will acquire the 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?
This treatment is not excluded. The best helpers here may be extracts of St. John's wort, licorice, echinacea. You can also buy candles that contain one of these herbs.
Is it necessary to do rectal prostate massage in a chronic way?
As practice shows, most of the clinics abroad have already abandoned this procedure, preferring physical therapy. This massage can cause some discomfort, but the disadvantage is that it can only work on the lower part of the prostate. However, many more specialists resort to this form of treatment.
Prevention measures
If you already have a chronic form of prostatitis, all prevention should be aimed at not causing your exacerbation.
That's why try to abandon the following actions or keep them to a minimum:
- Alcoholic beverages. Of course, this is not talking about the need to completely exclude them from your diet. Drinking a little red wine will not hurt, but that does not mean that you should drink in bottles;
- Smoking tobacco. The fact is that as a result of an insufficient blood supply, the prostate often experiences a lack of oxygen. Tobacco smoke leads to vasospasm and therefore affects blood circulation even more seriously;
- Start leading an active lifestyle;
- Stressful situations. Try not to worry too much about problems and don't "store" an unnecessary temple in your head. Spend more time with your family, who must be the best antidepressant;
- Try to avoid hypothermia. If you drive your own car, make sure the seat is heated;
- Remember that regular intense physical activity can do no less harm than a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, everything should be in moderation;
- Products like pumpkin seeds, nuts, garlic, honey, plums can be a good disease prevention;
- Start taking a contrast bath, it is especially recommended before intercourse;
- Try to establish a sex life, avoid incomplete sex;
- Try to eat right, cut all kinds of canned foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise and so on.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that any treatment for prostatitis must be systemic and start only after the recommendations of a specialist. Don't let your course run its course, given the serious consequences it can have.