Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability of which in men increases in direct proportion to age.
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According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population after the age of 50 suffers from some type of prostatitis.
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 the male prostate, which is a small, very specific glandular organ located near the urethra and bladder.The main functions of the prostate are to control a man's urination and produce secretions that make up semen.Prostatitis issues and treatment have been addressed in past centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis of a non-bacterial nature 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 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, in which the structure, functions of prostate tissues and cells are disturbed, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes in the prostate can be caused and maintained for a long time by non-infectious factors.The prominent place among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, leading to the involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.
There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of them should be mentioned:
- all types of infections transmitted through sexual intercourse: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- poor quality sex life: insufficient and artificial prolongation of sexual intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in a man's pelvic organs and prostate;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- immune system failure;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lack of essential microelements and vitamins in the human body;
- drinking alcohol 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 prostate inflammation is more common.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods
Symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate gland in men manifest themselves somewhat differently.The acute phase of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:
- General malaise.
- 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 inflammation in the prostate gland in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The erection mechanism is temporarily interrupted and a general decrease in potency occurs.
- A complex mental state of man develops.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis have been accurately established can the urologist prescribe the correct treatment for prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis does not present symptoms as severe as 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:
- Persistent and mild pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- The pain may increase with sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the bathroom, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
- Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
If unfavorable factors occur, an exacerbation of the disease with all the ensuing consequences may occur.When the inflammatory process spreads widely, other organs adjacent to the prostate are also involved: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease becomes varied.
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 in their arsenal several methods for detecting this disease.These mainly include:
- digital prostate examination;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological analysis of urine;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- computed tomography, etc.
Modern diagnostics make it possible not only to determine the presence of the disease in the male body, but also to establish the cause and its form.
General principles for treating prostatitis
After establishing an accurate diagnosis, the urologist draws up an individual and comprehensive program to cure 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 state of remission of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis, subject to all doctor's recommendations, leads to complete recovery of the patient.
Complex treatment for various types of prostatitis may include different combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormone therapy;
- various physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery, etc.
The treatment of bacterial prostatitis will be different from non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course of taking antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group, and in the second, a course of anti-inflammatory drugs.The treatment of chronic prostatitis of a bacterial nature will consist of the use of antibiotic therapy in conjunction with beta-blockers.Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, it is often necessary to use symptomatic medications, for example, antipyretics and analgesics.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormonal therapy, but under constant supervision by a doctor, during hospitalization.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to good permanent results.Now, each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should be discussed more fully and specifically.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, most often prostatitis is infectious in nature.In this regard, a course of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for all patients, both in the course of the acute and chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of medications have proven to be effective in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, with the aim of relieving spasms of the pelvic organs, thus relieving prostate swelling and preventing the return of secretions to this organ.As a result, there is a decrease in inflammation in the organ itself.It is important to take medications for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, to improve the patient's well-being, it is necessary to take antispasmodics and analgesics.Recommended as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal infusions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.Microenemas made from a decoction of lemon balm or chamomile are suitable for these purposes.
It is important to carry out antibacterial therapy under the guidance of a specialist;self-medication in this case is unacceptable.This could make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires the complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and functioning of the prostate depend directly on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include the use of hormonal drugs that will reduce the volume of the prostate gland and reduce the inflammatory process in it.
Phytotherapy and prostate massage
An important and integral part of prostatitis treatment is the use of direct prostate massage.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:
- normalizes prostate muscle tone;
- improves blood supply to the prostate;
- increases the effect of antibiotics;
- restores the function of ducts, 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, with feet 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 the rectum and massages the prostate for a minute, pressing and stroking.An effective massage should involve releasing a few drops of secretion into the ducts.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but simply irreplaceable for treating prostatitis.However, prostate massage has some contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- prostate stones and some others.
Phytotherapy 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 use of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, burdock, etc.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other treatment methods for prostatitis
General restorative therapy and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system and preventing the manifestation of prostatitis in the future.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially for chronic diseases.
Physiotherapeutic methods of treating prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs to enhance the effect of antibacterial therapy.These include:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- pulse currents, etc.
At home, you can replace physiotherapy with warm microenemas from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, significantly expanding the capabilities 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 alleviate the patient's pain.
When treating prostatitis, it is imperative to follow a path to a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the disease from returning after treatment of acute prostatitis or ending the remission phase of chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make significant adjustments in your life, to eliminate all factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Due attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoiding smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- in seminal vesicles;
- circumcision;
- urethral stricture;
- in the neck of the bladder, etc.
It is immediately important to note that this radical method is used very rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an old way, with complications developed.This treatment for 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 should consult a doctor and follow all his recommendations.Treatment of various types of prostatitis with traditional methods can only serve as an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, sufficient experience has been accumulated in eliminating this disease;everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The main conditions for the 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 aimed at combating prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath and the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
- Honey (combined with juice of various medicinal plants, taken orally 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder take 2 tablespoons before meals, 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis can be considered not only proper nutrition, an active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Thus, the treatment of prostatitis in various ways always represents a whole complex of sequential measures.Only by strictly following all the specialist's instructions will you be able to achieve the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.