Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability of which increases in men in direct proportion to their age.
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According to medical statistics, nearly half of the male population suffers from some form of prostatitis after the age of 50.
The earlier prostatitis is diagnosed and prescribed proper treatment, the more complete and faster the recovery will be.
Definition and causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland in men, which is a small, highly specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main function of the prostate is to regulate the male's urination and to produce secretions that make up sperm.Prostatitis and its treatment have been discussed for centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, non-bacterial chronic prostatitis 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 most often infectious.From the urethra, the infection travels through the blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the male prostate gland, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor and treat the disease at this time, it will soon become chronic, in which the structure and function of the tissues and cells of the prostate are disturbed, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes of the prostate can be caused by non-infectious factors and can be maintained for a long time.The leading place among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, which leads to the involuntary backflow of urine into the prostate, which causes inflammation of the latter.
There are many causes of this disease, some of them should be mentioned:
- all kinds of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- low-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and prostate in men;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- insufficiency of the immune system;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lack of basic microelements and vitamins in the male 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 elderly men, chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is the most common.
Symptoms of prostatitis treatment in men, diagnostic methods
The symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate gland appear somewhat differently in men.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.
- Poor or no urine flow because the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain of varying intensity in the perineum, lumbar areas, lower abdomen - in the prostate, depending on the location of the inflammation in relation to the rectum, bladder, and urethra.
- The erectile mechanism is temporarily interrupted and the potency generally decreases.
- The man develops a complex mental state.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis have been accurately determined can the urologist prescribe the appropriate treatment for prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis does not have symptoms as severe as its acute form.Most often, there are no obvious symptoms or a mild course, mainly of a local nature.This may include:
- Humming, minor pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- The pain may increase during sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, a constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
- Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
In the event of adverse factors, the disease may worsen with all the consequences.When the inflammatory process spreads widely, other organs adjacent to the prostate are also affected: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease becomes diverse.
A detailed diagnosis of the disease and the establishment of the correct diagnosis are necessary to choose the appropriate treatment method and treatment method for prostatitis of various etiologies.Currently, doctors have various methods of detecting the disease in their arsenal.These mainly include:
- digital prostate examination;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological urine analysis;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and the 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 determine its cause and form.
General principles of prostatitis treatment
After establishing an accurate diagnosis, the urologist prepares an individual comprehensive program for the treatment of the disease for each patient, using modern treatment methods for prostatitis.It should be noted that long-standing 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 different combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormonal therapy;
- various physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery etc.
The treatment of bacterial prostatitis differs from that of non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, a course on the use of antibiotics belonging to the fluoroquinolone group, and in the second on anti-inflammatory drugs, must be completed.The treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis consists of the use of antibacterial therapy together with a beta-blocker.In addition to treating the underlying disease, it is often necessary to use symptomatic drugs, such as antipyretics and pain relievers.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormone therapy, but under constant medical supervision, on an inpatient basis.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to lasting good results.Now each area of prostatitis treatment needs to be discussed more thoroughly and specifically.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, prostatitis is most often infectious.In this regard, in the treatment of prostatitis, antibacterial therapy is recommended for all patients, both acute and chronic.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following drug groups have proven to be effective in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, which are aimed at relieving spasms of the pelvic organs, thereby reducing the swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions to this organ.As a result, inflammation in the organ itself is reduced.It is important to take the medicines for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, in order to improve the patient's well-being, antispasmodics and painkillers must be taken.It is indicated as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal decoctions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.Microinfusions made from lemongrass or chamomile decoctions are excellent for this purpose.
It is important to carry out 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 the complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and functioning of the prostate depends directly on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that reduce the size of the prostate and reduce the inflammatory process.
Herbal and prostate massage
An important and integral part of the treatment of prostatitis is the direct massage of the prostate gland.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:
- normalizes the muscle tone of the prostate;
- improves blood supply to the prostate;
- enhances the effect of antibiotics;
- restores the functioning of channels, etc.
This procedure should only be entrusted to a qualified doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the prostatitis treatment procedure is as follows: the patient leans forward with feet shoulder-width apart and tries to relax.The specialist spreads the patient's bottom with one hand, carefully inserts the index finger of the other hand into the rectum, and massages the prostate gland for a minute, applying pressure and stroking.During an effective massage, a few drops of exudate should be released into the channels.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but simply irreplaceable in the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- prostate stones and others.
Herbs are an auxiliary method in the treatment of prostatitis in men, which 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, fruit juices, decoctions of herbs, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, burdock, etc. This method has no negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other treatment methods for prostatitis
The goal of general restorative therapy and immune correction is to restore the body as a whole, strengthen the immune system and prevent the manifestation of prostatitis in the future.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially in case of chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods for the treatment of prostatitis include measures to activate the blood circulation of the pelvic organs in order to enhance the effect of antibacterial therapy.These are:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- impulse currents etc.
At home, you can replace physical therapy with warm micro-infusions from herbal decoctions.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and its 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.Neuromodulating therapy effectively relieves pain in the patient.
During the treatment of prostatitis, it is absolutely necessary to follow the course leading to a healthy lifestyle.In order to prevent the disease from returning after the treatment of acute prostatitis, or not to complete the remission period associated with chronic prostatitis, you need to make significant changes in your life, remove all factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Sufficient attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoidance of smoking and alcohol consumption, etc.
One treatment method is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- on the seminal vesicles;
- circumcision;
- urethral stricture;
- on the neck of the bladder, etc.
It is worth noting right away that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is ineffective.Surgical intervention is prescribed if prostatitis is treated in an old form with advanced complications.This treatment of prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy has not brought significant results.
After the treatment of 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, enough experience has been accumulated in the field of getting rid of the disease;everyone can always choose an acceptable option.The main condition for effective treatment of the disease, especially its chronic form, is the regular use of quality ingredients according to the given recipe.
You can consider several effective recipes to combat prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineal area is smeared with it for 2 weeks).
- Honey (combined with the juice of various herbs, orally 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder, 2 tablespoons before meals, 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis is not only proper nutrition, an active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Thus, the treatment of various forms of prostatitis always involves a whole complex of successive measures.Only by strictly following all the instructions of the specialist can you achieve the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.