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, after the age of 50, almost half of the male population suffers from some form of prostatitis.
The earlier prostatitis is detected and prescribed the correct treatment, the more complete and faster the recovery will be.
Definition and causes of prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the male prostate gland, which is a small, highly specialized glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main functions of the prostate are to control urination in men and to produce secretions that form sperm.The issues of prostatitis and its treatment have been discussed in past 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 methods of treatment of different types of prostatitis will be prescribed.
Acute prostatitis usually occurs in young people and is most often infectious in nature.From the urethra, the infection passes through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the male prostate gland, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If at this time you do not consult a doctor and do not treat the disease, then in a short time it will become chronic, during which the structure and functions of the prostate tissues are disturbed, 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 chronic spasm of the urethra, which causes involuntary reflux 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 types of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
- Low-quality sexual life: insufficient intercourse, artificial prolongation, etc.
- Swelling in pelvic organs and male 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 male body;
- drinking alcohol and smoking, etc.
Quick and effective treatment of prostatitis can only be done by an experienced urologist.Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can occur at any age.Chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is most common in older men.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis 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 weakness.
- tiredness
- High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
- Chills, fever.
- weakness
- headache
- Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations during the process itself.
- Weak flow of urine or its complete absence, because the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain of varying intensity in the perineum, in the groin area, in the lower abdomen - depends on the localization of inflammation in the prostate in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The mechanism of erection is temporarily disturbed and there is a general decrease in potency.
- A complex mental state of men develops.
Only after accurately determining the symptoms of acute prostatitis, the urologist will be able to prescribe the correct course of prostatitis treatment.
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:
- Vomiting, slight pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- Pain may increase during sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during intercourse.
- Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
If unfavorable factors arise, the disease may worsen with all subsequent consequences.When the inflammatory process expands, other organs surrounding the prostate are also involved: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra and others, the clinical picture of the disease becomes diverse.
In order to choose the right course and method of treatment of prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have different methods of detecting this disease in their arsenal.This mainly includes:
- digital examination of the prostate;
- Prostate secretion analysis;
- Bacteriological analysis of urine;
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs and prostate gland;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- Computed tomography, etc.
Modern diagnostics makes it possible not only to determine the presence of a disease in a man's body, but also to determine the cause and its form.
General principles of prostatitis treatment
After establishing an accurate diagnosis, the urologist establishes an individual comprehensive treatment program for each patient using modern methods of prostatitis treatment.It should be taken into account that long-term chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but all efforts can 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 a complete recovery of the patient.
Complex treatment of different types of prostatitis may include various combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormonal therapy;
- various physiotherapeutic procedures;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- operation etc.
The treatment of prostatitis, which is bacterial in nature, is different from that of non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course of antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group, and in the second, a course of anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis includes the use of antibacterial therapy in combination with beta-blockers.Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, it is often necessary to use symptomatic drugs, such as antipyretics and pain relievers.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormonal therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, in inpatient conditions.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to permanent good results.Now each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should be discussed in more detail and specifically.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy of prostatitis
As mentioned above, most often prostatitis is infectious.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy for the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for all patients, both acute and chronic.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have been found 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 relieving swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions to this organ.As a result, inflammation in the body itself is reduced.It is important to take medication for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, it is necessary to take antispasmodic and painkillers to improve the patient's well-being.Indicated as a treatment for prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal infusions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.A microlema made of lemon balm or chamomile decoction is 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.This can make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the development and function of the prostate gland directly depends on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, the 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 the treatment of prostatitis is the use of direct massage of the prostate gland.The therapeutic effect of this massage is 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 entrusted only to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the prostatitis treatment procedure is as follows: the patient leans forward with his legs shoulder-width apart and tries to rest.The specialist spreads 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, applies pressure and stroke.An effective massage should include a few drops of secretions in the ducts.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but simply indispensable for the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has some contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- Prostate stones and more.
Herbal medicine for the treatment of prostatitis in men is an auxiliary method that has a positive effect on the final result.The essence of herbal medicine for 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 of prostatitis, physiotherapy and other methods of treatment
General restorative therapy and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system, and preventing future manifestations of prostatitis.The doctor will prescribe the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially in chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods for the treatment of prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs to enhance the effect of antibacterial therapy.This includes:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- pulse currents, etc.
At home, you can replace physical therapy with warm trace elements from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods of prostatitis and treatment are used, which significantly expands the possibilities of modern medicine and shortens the recovery period.For example, hirudotherapy eliminates blood stagnation in pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition.A course of neuromodulation therapy will effectively relieve pain in the patient.
In the treatment of prostatitis, it is necessary to follow a course of healthy lifestyle.In order for the disease not to return after the treatment of acute prostatitis or to end the stage of remission with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make important changes in your life, to remove all the factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Proper attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, smoking and alcohol etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy;
- on seminal vesicles;
- Circumcision
- urethral stricture;
- on the neck of the bladder, etc.
It should be noted right away that this radical method is used very rarely and is ineffective.Surgical intervention is prescribed in the old form of prostatitis, with developed complications during treatment.This treatment of prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy did not bring significant results.
After prostatitis treatment, the doctor should prescribe control tests, based on which appropriate conclusions can be made.
Treatment and prevention of prostatitis with traditional methods
If the 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 be an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, enough experience has been accumulated in getting rid of this disease;Everyone can always choose the option acceptable to him.The main condition 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 some effective recipes designed to fight prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineal area is oiled for 2 weeks).
- Honey (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).
After complex treatment of prostatitis, prevention can be considered not only proper nutrition, active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Thus, the treatment of various forms of prostatitis always represents a whole complex of sequential measures.Only by strictly following all the instructions of a specialist can you get the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.