Modern methods and methods of treatment of prostatitis

More than half of men are familiar with prostate inflammation - prostatitis. They do not know that prostatitis is treated with modern methods and that the disease responds well to drug therapy.

The most important thing is to seek medical help as soon as possible and follow all the recommendations of experts.

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Groups of drugs for the treatment of diseases

Doctors have a comprehensive approach to the treatment of prostatitis, especially in the acute form. Drug therapy includes several types of medication, and treatment goals include:

  • destruction of pathogenic microflora;
  • restoring the functional characteristics of the prostate;
  • increasing the patient's immunity.

A group of drugs

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Antibiotics

They have a harmful effect on bacteria and fungi, thus stopping the inflammatory process. The outflow of urine improves and the pain syndrome decreases.

Antivirus

It is prescribed if the inflammation is caused by viruses, against which antibiotics are powerless.

NSAID pain relievers

Non-hormonal agents effectively reduce inflammation by reducing organ swelling and normalizing the outflow of secretions. This will quickly remove the pain and discomfort

Alpha blockers

It relieves the spasm of the muscles of the urethra and bladder, which improves the outflow of urine and restores healthy urination

Muscle relaxants

Their action is comparable to alpha-blockers, but also aimed at relieving pain

Means for improving blood circulation

They normalize the flow of blood to the pelvic organs and the prostate itself, which helps eliminate the stagnation of its secretions and accelerate tissue regeneration due to increased nutrition.

Herbal medicines

Products based on herbal components will effectively complement drug therapy and strengthen the immune system. Their advantage is safety and naturalness.

Vitamin complexes

It increases immunity and resistance to pathogenic microorganisms, improves the functioning of the genitourinary system

The most popular herbal medicines that stimulate the work of the prostate itself and the entire genitourinary system are:

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Release form

Improves bladder function, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood flow to the prostate, prevents the formation of blood clots

Candles

Lyophilisate for injections

Normalizes prostate function, reduces thrombosis, stimulates bladder function

Pills

Candles

It relieves swelling, relieves inflammation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, reduces their permeability

Capsules

It reduces inflammation, accelerates the regeneration of prostate tissue, relieves pain and discomfort, and restores healthy urination

Gelatin capsules

Treatment methods

Prostatitis is not treated only with drugs. Various methods of physiotherapy, following a diet, the basics of proper nutrition also help to get rid of it, and traditional medicine is necessary for prostate dysfunction.

Physiotherapy

This method of treating prostatitis will help only in the chronic form, and in periods of exacerbation it is better to abandon it.

physiotherapy for the treatment of prostatitis

They have a good effect:

  • electrophoresis – increases blood flow to the organ and outflow of prostate secretions, increases tissue nutrition; recommended after preliminary massage;
  • therapeutic exercises - performing special exercises will increase blood flow to the pelvic organs and strengthen the muscles of the perineum; especially useful for older/elderly men;
  • laser exposure - expands blood vessels, destroys pathogenic microflora, promotes regeneration, anesthetizes, relieves swelling, improves blood supply;
  • magnetic physiotherapy – relieves pain, eliminates congestion; recommended for prostatitis and prostate adenoma;
  • massage - the impact on the organ through the anus stimulates the outflow of secretions and the flow of blood into the organ; Massage should only be done by a specialist, self-medication is unacceptable.

Drug treatment

  • Medicines for prostatitis are prescribed by a urologist. Only he will prescribe an effective course of therapy. Medicines are taken strictly according to the prescribed regimen, which is strictly forbidden to change.
  • If the therapy involves injections or frequent physiotherapy, it is best carried out in a clinic or day hospital. If injections are not planned, the patient only needs to take tablets and put suppositories, he can be treated at home.
  • If prescribed drugs are difficult to buy, they can be replaced with analogues, but only after consultation with a specialist. Find out if you can get medicine for free, because. . Some pharmaceutical products are included in state health programs.

Only by observing all these rules, the treatment of any form of prostatitis in men will be effective and will forever bring complete relief from the pathology.

Traditional methods

It is impossible to completely cure prostatitis with alternative medicine, but it can be prevented or supplemented by drug treatment. Traditional methods are especially good in the fight against early forms of prostatitis.

Advantages of this technique:

  • safety, absence of unwanted reactions;
  • complex effect on the male body;
  • good compatibility with pharmacological agents.

You can cure the disease at home, but you can use any prescription only after a doctor's approval.

folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

The basis of traditional medicine is homeopathy, but bee products are also popular - honey, propolis, bee bread, dead bees, royal jelly. Such gifts of bees and nature have a fairly quick effect, help to completely cure prostatitis and can contribute to:

  • fight against viruses and bacteria;
  • reducing inflammation;
  • removal of spasms;
  • pain relief;
  • improving blood supply.

In many cases, the addition of drug therapy with non-traditional prescriptions helped to avoid serious consequences of prostatitis - the development of adenomas, erectile dysfunction and impotence, and prostate cancer.

Bathroom and sauna

The treatment regimen for chronic prostatitis usually includes a visit to a steam bath. It brings relief from pain, spasms, congestion, fatigue in the muscles of the perineum. But you must take these steps properly:

  • you need to choose an aspen or a special broom, including plants that are useful for men - sage, yarrow, mint, chamomile;
  • Alcohol is prohibited; after a steam bath, drink decoctions of nature's gifts that have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects;
  • It is forbidden to suddenly lower the body temperature: douse yourself with cold water or jump into the pool;
  • Overheating is also not recommended, so at high temperatures it is better not to enter the steam room or stay in it for too long.

Bath procedures are prohibited during an exacerbation, as they cause worsening of the condition and the development of complications.

Diet

Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma in men also includes adherence to a diet.

Prostatitis is a consequence of poor blood supply to the pelvic organs, it is recommended to avoid foods that destroy the health of blood vessels and blood:

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  • alcoholic beverages;
  • fatty and fried food;
  • red meat;
  • spicy and salty dishes;
  • bakery products;
  • sorrel;
  • strong tea, coffee;
  • offal.
  • fresh herbs;
  • onion;
  • garlic;
  • mustard;
  • sea fish;
  • sea food;
  • vegetables and fruits.

Help with acute prostatitis

The prostate can become inflamed very sharply and quickly, then it is common to talk about the acute course of the disease. It is difficult for men to endure characteristic pain attacks, so you need to know what to do in this situation.

The best advice is to call an ambulance to take the patient to the hospital. If this is not done, complications such as:

  • vein blockage;
  • urine stagnation and bladder rupture;
  • development of an abscess.

Only specialists can prescribe adequate and correct treatment to relieve an acute attack. Before the arrival of the doctor, it is recommended to take antispasmodics or painkillers.

Therapy for the chronic form

Prostatitis that has a chronic course will have to be treated for a long time. This comprehensive therapy will include:

  • taking medications that can treat the prostate and prevent disease relapses;
  • Playing sports;
  • undergoing physical therapy;
  • diet;
  • regular sex;
  • exclusion of promiscuity.

In many cases, such therapy gives good results, and patients can do without prostate surgery. This method of treatment is used as a last resort, when conservative therapy is not effective, and prostatitis is considered incurable.

Duration of therapy

Effective treatment of all forms of prostatitis depends on the timely diagnosis of the pathology, the doctor's qualifications and the therapy prescribed by him. But the most important condition is whether the patient will help himself?

How quickly he will recover depends only on the patient, his main tasks are:

  • properly drink and inject all prescribed medications;
  • avoid hypothermia and overheating, penetration of infection;
  • adhere to a diet;
  • lead an active lifestyle;
  • refuse bad habits.

Then the treatment of the acute form will last from 10 to 14 days, and the chronic form - from a month to a year. A young body copes with pathology more easily. After the treatment, it is necessary to check the health of the prostate with regular preventive examinations.

Are exotic techniques useful?

How else can you get rid of prostatitis? The techniques are so diverse that you can find the most amazing methods.

Ants

  • These insects can defeat prostate inflammation thanks to the carboxylic acid that is released after a bite.
  • This substance increases tissue trophism and activates blood circulation in the prostate.
  • Common black ants, which are widespread in our region, are suitable for therapy. The disease can be treated in this way only in the period of remission and in the absence of allergy to carboxylic acid.
ants against prostatitis

Starvation

  • Therapeutic fasting helps to activate metabolic processes, which leads to: reduction of subcutaneous fat tissue; weight loss, removal of excess fluid and toxins.

In this way, the general treatment effect is achieved, but in the fight against prostatitis, such methods are not enough.

According to doctors, patients with prostate inflammation must follow the principles of proper nutrition. It is better to eliminate harmful foods from the diet than to completely give up food, even for a few days.

According to Neumyvakin

  • Dr. Ivan Pavlovič Neumyvakin offers treatment of prostatitis with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
  • These cheap drugs, available to Russian patients, can be easily bought in a pharmacy or supermarket, and the alarming fact is that they have to be taken orally, usually on an empty stomach.

According to doctors, the declared therapeutic effect is rarely observed, and the harmful effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract is a frequent occurrence. Therefore, before resorting to exotic methods, consult a urologist or find real reviews of patients who have followed them.

Acupuncture

  • The effect on the body's acupuncture points activates the synthesis of special substances that trigger the mechanism to fight against inflammatory processes. According to representatives of oriental medicine, acupuncture will cure the disease and remove its cause.
  • acupuncture for prostatitis
  • Doctors believe that reflexology as a basis of treatment will not cope with the pathology, but as part of a complex treatment it can activate the body's hidden reserves and speed up recovery.

Hirudotherapy

  • Leech treatment is relevant because. . . it is based on blood renewal.
  • According to medical data, a third of the volume of biological fluid in the body is in reserve - subcutaneous capillaries, and is not used in the general bloodstream.
  • A leech bite helps remove this reserve fluid, and reducing its volume activates restoration processes. The result is improved blood supply to all parts of the body.

Hirudotherapy is one of the effective methods of alternative treatment, but leeches must be administered by a specialist. This will allow you to achieve a therapeutic result and will not lead to complications.

Massage for prostatitis

Massage of chronic prostatitis is often included in treatment procedures. Massage of the glandular organ is recommended for many men's health problems, it helps:

massage for prostatitis
  • eliminate stagnation of prostate juice;
  • naturally removes bacteria, the remains of their vital activity, and in advanced cases - pus;
  • ensure the flow of blood, and with it oxygen and nutrients, in the perineum;
  • improve sperm quality (male sperm include prostate secretions);
  • normalize sexual function.

Massage has contraindications:

  • worsening of any urological disease;
  • neoplasms;
  • prostate stones;
  • infection.

The doctor will remove all restrictions and issue a referral for the procedure.

Devices and treatment devices

You can do the massage at home and you don't have to read about the procedure or attend a course. You can buy a prostate massager, of which there are many on the market.

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Vibroacoustic

The vibration stimulates the prostate, which strengthens the tone of the organ, improves blood supply and increases the outflow of secretions

Electric

It improves the flow of blood and lymph, increases the permeability of arteries and veins, accelerates metabolic processes and regeneration.

Magnetic

They relieve pain, relieve inflammation, restore healthy functioning of the prostate, improve blood flow and outflow of secretions.

Universal

They include exposure to magnetic rays, heat and vibration, which have a complex effect.

The price of such devices can be high, but if you compare it to the total cost of treatment, they quickly pay for themselves. The devices help to treat the chronic form and prevent exacerbations.

Physiotherapy

Physical activity in pathology is mandatory, but there are several exercises that must be performed regularly. They will help to avoid stagnant processes and recurrence of the disease.

physical therapy for prostatitis

The list includes:

  • Kegel exercises;
  • bicycle;
  • bends on the right, left leg;
  • lifting the pelvis while lying on the back;
  • running, squatting, kicking, jumping.

Consequences of untreated prostatitis

If prostate inflammation is left without proper attention, it can cause more serious pathologies. Acute form threatens:

  • inflammatory processes in parts of the urinary system;
  • formation of an abscess in the prostate;
  • development of a chronic form.

The latter leads to:

  • impotence, loss of sexual abilities;
  • loss of reproductive abilities;
  • formation of tumors of various types;
  • kidney failure;
  • appearance of kidney stones.

Prevention of prostatitis

There are two types of preventive measures – maintaining a proper lifestyle or taking medication.

Vitamin complexes containing vitamins A, E, C, zinc and selenium will not be superfluous.

A list of healthy lifestyle rules includes:

  • cessation of smoking, alcohol abuse and use of strong substances;
  • feasible but regular physical activity;
  • proper nutrition;
  • purity of sexual life.

Conclusion

Reviews of the majority of men who responsibly approach the care of their men's health say that getting rid of prostatitis is difficult, but possible. Yes, therapy is not limited to tablets and suppositories.

It requires rethinking all usual life activities, abandoning many temptations and habits, but the result exceeds expectations.

Comprehensive treatment, which is carried out in accordance with all the rules, helps to fully recover from prostate inflammation, improve the condition of the whole body, and make you feel younger and more active.