Prostatitis: symptoms and treatment at home

Today, there are many diseases that can affect males. But the strong half very often tries to keep silent about their ailments and in most cases lets them drift.

Prostatitis is one of those problems that require urgent intervention, competent consultation and the start of timely treatment. Otherwise, it can bring 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, entailing a metabolic disorder. There are many reasons that can lead to the disease, let's try to highlight the main ones:

1. Violation of blood circulation, as a result of which there is an enlargement of the prostate. But a sedentary lifestyle, including problems with excess weight, can lead to circulatory disorders;
2. An infectious lesion that can result from diseases such as urethritis or gonorrhea. In rare cases, even sore throat, tuberculosis or flu can lead to prostatitis;
3. Inflammation of the prostate can occur as a result of unprotected intercourse;
4. As a result of various injuries to the pelvic organs. Initially, there is a violation in the blood circulation, and already, as a result, the disease itself develops;
5. Regular hypothermia, chronic diseases associated with the genitourinary system of the body, hormonal imbalance or irregular urination;
6. If a man leads a sedentary lifestyle, practically does not receive any physical activity, then this affects the work of the cardiovascular, endocrine, and also the nervous systems. As a result of this phenomenon, blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down, and the growth of pathogenic bacteria increases;

7. Secondary infection can lead to infections that are found in the urethra or in the rectum;
8. A predisposition to the development of prostatitis can cause chronic constipation. Irregular bowel movements sometimes lead to infection of the prostate;
9. Weak immunity, as a result of which infections easily enter the body and take root there;
10. Quite often, prostatitis can be provoked by past venereal diseases or urological infections.

Types and symptoms of prostatitis in men

In total, there are 4 main types of prostatitis in men:

• acute form- is quite rare. The cause of this type is infection as a result of the presence of a bacterial infection. The acute form is very difficult and painful. Among the main symptoms should be highlighted fever, acute painful sensations, as well as weakness throughout the body. This stage 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 it proceeds more sluggishly;
• chronic form- accompanied by painful sensations for several months, but when passing tests, the pathogenic form does not take place;
• asymptomatic form- has practically no signs, but is determined as a result of examination by a doctor.

The manifestation of the disease in most cases begins with the fact that one day men have unpleasant sensations, including:

1. Sharp pains in the lower abdomen. They can appear both during urination and be permanent;
2. Pain in the perineum;
3. Severe pain in the scrotum;
4. The duration of intercourse is markedly reduced;
5. Spontaneous erection in the morning and at night is absent.

Diagnosis of the disease

If men find any of the listed signs in themselves, then you should immediately seek help from a specialist.

The thing is that the sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the sooner the treatment will begin, and the disease itself will proceed much easier.

Diagnosis of the disease is carried out in several stages:

• the specialist must analyze the main complaints of the patient and carefully study the symptoms;
• if the prostatitis does not have an acute form, then an analysis of the secretion of the prostate should be carried out. Otherwise, it is impossible to do this, since it will be accompanied by strong painful sensations;
• an ultrasound examination may be prescribed to confirm the analysis;
• various analyzes of urine and blood.

You should also pay attention to the fact that there are diseases that occur in a latent form. 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 the results of statistics, only 25% of men go for regular check-ups to a urologist. All the rest have 100% confidence in their impeccable health.

Home treatment of prostatitis

In almost all cases of prostatitis treatment, prostate massage is prescribed. This is not a very pleasant procedure, and some men even consider it humiliating.

But only doctors are sure that it is one of the most effective. This massage is performed both in the hospital and at home. That's just for the house 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 may be caused by these drugs. That's how it is, but you need to remember that prostatitis is an inflammatory process, the pathogens of which, in another way, sometimes, it is simply impossible to destroy.

Therefore, it is undesirable to refuse them. It is important here that a specialist should prescribe 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 taking anti-inflammatory, analgesic or other drugs.

Do not forget that during the course of antibiotics, it is advisable to drink probiotics. So you can warn yourself against dysbiosis or other negative consequences.

Treatment with folk remedies

Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of prostatitis. But you shouldn't give them the leading role. Any herbs and infusions should complement a comprehensive treatment, and not be its basis. The most popular recipes for treatment are:

1. To prepare the next infusion, you will need herbs: parsley, juniper, fennel, licorice and chamomile. Take them in equal proportions and fill with ½ liters of boiled water. Let the broth infuse for several hours, then take half a glass twice a day before meals. Add some honey if desired;
2. Take the following herbs in equal proportions: nettle, yarrow, fennel (fruit), horsetail. Pour boiling water over them, let them infuse for 3 hours, and then take half a glass twice a day;
3. Pumpkin seeds. Twist half a kilo of fresh, peeled pumpkin seeds in a meat grinder. Then combine them with 200 grams of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and roll into balls. Their size should not exceed hazelnuts. It is better to store such balls in the refrigerator. But you need to eat them half an hour before meals, no more than twice a day.

Reviews of the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies

• Testimonial of a 46-year-old man: "It just so happened that two years ago I was diagnosed with this unpleasant disease. The pain accompanying it was sometimes unbearable. In addition to the course of medications, I was advised to simultaneously be treated with traditional medicine. The treatment lasted about one month. Fortunately, for two years there has been no sign of a return of prostatitis. "
• Review of a man, 35 years old: "I have a chronic stage of prostatitis. Among folk remedies I trust pumpkin seeds and nettle infusion. Treatment requires patience, but the result is quite effective. "

How to treat chronic prostatitis

It should be remembered that absolutely any treatment should be comprehensive. And in no case should you interrupt him at the first relief.

In addition to the prescribed drugs, physiotherapy procedures and exercise therapy should also remain mandatory. The appointment of treatment should always be individual in nature, taking into account the results of analyzes and examination by a specialist.

Sometimes for chronic prostatitis, thermotherapy is prescribed. During the procedure, the prostate gland warms up to 45 degrees.

Also, a significant role in this form is assigned 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 will indicate an exacerbation of the chronic form of prostatitis:

1. Urination becomes frequent and accompanied by sharp pain. In addition, there may be false urges to the toilet, and painful sensations sometimes persist in the lower abdomen;
2. The erection becomes very weak, and over time, its complete absence may be observed;
3. Lack of orgasm.

In addition to the main symptoms, you can also notice increased nervousness and deterioration in well-being. If you have an exacerbation of prostatitis, you need to immediately take the following actions:

1. Seek the advice of a specialist. This must be done when at least one of the above symptoms appears. During the visit, you will pass all the necessary tests, on the basis of which the correct treatment will be prescribed;
2. Eat a healthy diet. Eliminate fried foods, salty, alcoholic, sour fruits, and strong coffee or tea from your diet. Give preference to protein foods and vitamins;
3. Limit sexual intercourse temporarily. This must be done in order not to aggravate the course of the disease;
4. Exercise to help improve blood circulation in your body.

Question answer

What can happen if prostatitis is left untreated?

Ignoring the treatment of prostatitis can turn into the most serious problems. Initially, it will acquire a chronic form, and only then can 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?

Such treatment is not excluded. The best helpers here can be extracts of St. John's wort, licorice, echinacea. You can also purchase candles that contain one of these herbs.

Is it necessary to do rectal prostate massage in chronic form?

As practice shows, most of the clinics abroad have already abandoned such a procedure, preferring physiotherapy. This massage can cause some discomfort, but the disadvantage is that it can only work with the lower part of the prostate. But, nevertheless, many more specialists resort to this form of treatment.

Prevention measures

If you already have a chronic form of prostatitis, then all prevention should be aimed at not provoking its exacerbation.

That is why try to abandon the following actions or reduce them to a minimum:

1. Alcoholic drinks. Of course, this is not talking about the need to completely exclude them from your diet. If you drink a little red wine, it will not do you any harm, but this should not mean that you should drink it in bottles;
2. Tobacco smoking. The thing is that as a result of poor blood supply, the prostate gland often experiences oxygen starvation. Tobacco smoke leads to vasospasm, and, therefore, even more seriously affects blood circulation;
3. Begin to lead an active lifestyle;
4. Stressful situations. Try not to dwell on problems for a long time and do not "store" an unnecessary temple in your head. Spend more time with your family, which should be the best antidepressant;
5. Try to avoid hypothermia. If you drive your own car, make sure that the seat is heated;
6. Keep in mind that strong regular physical activity can do no less harm than a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, everything should be in moderation;
7. Products such as pumpkin seeds, nuts, garlic, honey, prunes can be a good prevention of disease;
8. Start taking a contrast shower, it is especially recommended before intercourse;
9. Try to establish a sex life, avoid incomplete intercourse;
10. Try to eat right, cut out all kinds of pickled foods, including ketchup, mayonnaise, and so on.

In conclusion, I would like to note that any treatment for prostatitis should be systemic and begin only after the recommendations of a specialist. Do not let its course take its course, given the serious consequences it can have.