Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability 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 the male 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 to produce secretions that make up semen.Issues of prostatitis and treatment have been addressed over the past centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic non-bacterial prostatitis 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 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 time it will become chronic in nature, in which the structure, functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate 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 position among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, which leads to involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.
There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of them we must mention:
- all types of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.
- poor quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of 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 trace elements 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 more common.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods
The symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate 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 desire to urinate, painful sensations during the process itself.
- Weak or no urine flow because the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the groin areas, lower abdomen - depending on the location of inflammation in the prostate relative to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The erection mechanism is temporarily interrupted and there is a general decrease in potency.
- A complex mental state of the man develops.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis are accurately established, the urologist will be able to prescribe the correct course of treatment for prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis does not have such severe symptoms as its acute form.Most of the time it is characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mainly of a local nature.This may include:
- Grunting, little pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
- The pain may increase with intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent urge to go to the toilet, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Some discomfort during intercourse.
- Reduced sexual function and, as a result, impotence.
If adverse factors occur, an exacerbation of the disease may occur with all the ensuing consequences.When the inflammatory process spreads in width, other organs adjacent to the prostate are also involved: epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease varies.
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 several methods for detecting this disease in their arsenal.These mainly include:
- digital prostate exam;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological analysis of urine?
- general blood test;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate.
- MRI?
- urography?
- CT scan 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 for the treatment of prostatitis
After an accurate diagnosis is made, the urologist draws up an individual comprehensive disease treatment program for each patient, using modern prostatitis treatment methods.It should be noted that long-term 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 a complete recovery of the patient.
Complex treatment for various types of prostatitis may include different combinations of the following methods:
- immunoremedial therapy;
- antibiotic treatment;
- hormone 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 fluoroquinolone group, and in the second, a course on anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibacterial therapy in combination with beta-blockers.In parallel with the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic drugs, 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 a comprehensive approach to treatment can lead to lasting 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 infectious in nature.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for each patient, with the course of both acute and chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have been shown 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 the swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions to this organ.As a result, there is a reduction in inflammation in the organ itself.It is important to take medication for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, to improve the patient's well-being, it is necessary to take anticonvulsants and painkillers.It is indicated as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal decoctions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.Micro-enemas of lemon or chamomile decoction are suitable for these purposes.
It is important to undergo antibacterial treatment under the guidance of a specialist.Self-medication in this case is unacceptable.It can make the situation worse.Treatment of prostatitis with antibiotics requires the complete exclusion of alcohol.
It is known that the growth and function of the prostate gland directly depends on the 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 therapy 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 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 functioning of pipelines, etc.
This procedure should only be entrusted 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 legs 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 for a minute, applying pressure and stroking.An effective massage should include the release of a few drops of secretion into the pores.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 therapy in the treatment of prostatitis in men is an auxiliary method that has a beneficial effect on the final result.The essence of herbal therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is the external and internal use of decoctions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: reed, hypericum, 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 treatment and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the organism as a whole, strengthening the immune system and preventing the occurrence of prostatitis in the future.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially for chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods for the treatment of prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs to enhance the action of antibacterial therapy.These include:
- magnetophoresis?
- electrophoresis?
- laser therapy;
- pulsating currents etc.
At home, you can replace physical therapy with warm micro-enemas from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, significantly expanding the possibilities 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 neuromodulating therapy will effectively relieve a patient's pain.
When treating prostatitis, it is imperative that you follow a course towards a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the recurrence of the disease after the treatment of acute prostatitis or the end of the remission stage with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make important adjustments in your life, to remove all the factors that cause this unpleasant disease.Due attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper diet, avoidance of smoking and alcohol, etc.
One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:
- radical prostatectomy?
- in the seminal vesicles.
- circumcision;
- urethral stricture;
- at the neck of the bladder, etc.
It is immediately worth noting that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is not effective.Surgery is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an old form, with developed complications.This treatment for prostatitis is used in cases where conservative treatment has not brought significant results.
After treatment for prostatitis, the doctor must prescribe control tests, based on 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 of 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 to get rid of this disease.everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The basic conditions for the effective treatment of the disease, especially the chronic form, are the regular use of high-quality ingredients according to the prescribed recipe.
You can consider various effective recipes designed to combat prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, and then the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
- Honey (in combination 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, 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 instructions of the specialist can you get the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.