Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the likelihood of which in men increases in direct proportion to their age.
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According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population after 50 years suffers from some form of prostatitis.
The earlier 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 gland, which is 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 produce secretions that make up semen.Issues of prostatitis and treatment have been dealt with in past centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis of 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 of an infectious nature.From the urethra, the infection travels through the blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the man’s prostate gland, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor at this time and do not treat the disease, then in a short period of time it will become chronic in nature, in which the structure, functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate are disrupted, which can lead to irreversible consequences.
Inflammatory processes of the prostate can be caused and maintained for a long time by non-infectious factors.The leading place among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, leading to 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 kinds of infections transmitted through sexual intercourse: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- poor-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of sexual intercourse, etc.;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and in the prostate of a man;
- excess weight, 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 provide quick and effective treatment for prostatitis.Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can be detected at any age.In older men, chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is most 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 stage 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, becauseThe prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the groin areas, 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 established will the urologist be able to prescribe the correct course of treatment for prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis does not have such severe symptoms as its acute form.Most often it is characterized by the absence of any obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mainly of a local nature.This may include:
- Nagging, minor pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- Pain may increase with sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, 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 may occur with all the ensuing consequences.When the inflammatory process spreads in breadth, 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 right course and method of treatment for prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to conduct a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have various methods for detecting this disease in their arsenal.These primarily include:
- digital prostate examination;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological urine analysis;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate gland;
- 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 the treatment of prostatitis
After establishing 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 state of remission of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis, if all the doctor’s recommendations are followed, 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;
- hormonal therapy;
- various physiotherapy procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery, etc.
Treatment for prostatitis that is bacterial in nature will differ from non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course on the use of antibiotics from the group of fluoroquinolones, and in the second, a course on anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment for chronic prostatitis of a bacterial nature will consist of the use of antibacterial therapy in conjunction with beta blockers.Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic medications, for example, antipyretics and painkillers, is often required.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormonal therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, while on an inpatient basis.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to permanent good results.Now each of these areas of treatment for prostatitis should be discussed more thoroughly and specifically.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, most often prostatitis is of an infectious nature.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for every patient, with the course of both acute and chronic 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, aimed at relieving spasms of the pelvic organs, thereby relieving swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions into 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 antispasmodic and painkillers.Indicated 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 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 for prostatitis with antibiotics requires the complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and function of the prostate gland directly depends on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that will 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 treatment for prostatitis is the use of 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 gland;
- enhances the effect of antibiotics;
- restores the function of ducts, etc.
This procedure should be trusted only to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the procedure for the treatment of prostatitis is as follows: the patient, with his 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 his rectum and massages the prostate gland for a minute, performing pressure and stroking.An effective massage should involve releasing a few drops of secretion into the ducts.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but it is 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 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. This method has no negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other treatment methods for prostatitis
General restorative therapy and immunocorrection aim 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 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 physical therapy 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 relieve pain in a patient.
When treating prostatitis, it is imperative to take a course towards a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the disease from returning after treatment of acute prostatitis or from ending the stage of remission with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make significant adjustments to your life, to remove all factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Due attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- on the seminal vesicles;
- circumcision;
- urethral stricture;
- on the neck of the bladder, etc.
It is immediately worth noting that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an old form, with developed complications.This treatment for prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy has not brought significant results.
After treatment for 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 for prostatitis of various types with traditional methods can only serve as an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, sufficient experience has been accumulated in getting rid of this disease; everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The main conditions 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 designed 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 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 (pumpkin seed powder take 2 tablespoons before meals, 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment for prostatitis can be considered not only proper nutrition, an active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Thus, treatment for prostatitis of various forms always represents a whole complex of sequential measures.Only by strictly following all the specialist’s instructions can you get the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.