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 the age of 50 suffers from some form of prostatitis.
The earlier the correct treatment of 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, which is a small, very specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main functions of the prostate are the control of urination in men and the production of a secret that is part of semen. Problems of prostatitis and treatment have been dealt with for centuries.
Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic non-bacterial prostatitis and chronic infectious prostatitis are distinguished. In accordance with the different forms of the disease, different methods of treatment of different types of prostatitis will be prescribed.
Acute prostatitis usually occurs in young men and is most often contagious. From the urethra, the infection enters the prostate of a man through blood vessels or through the lymphatic system, 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 already be chronic, in which there is a violation of the structure, functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate, 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, which leads to the involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.
There are many reasons for this disease, and some of them should be mentioned:
- all types of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc. ;
- low-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of intercourse, etc. ;
- congestion in the pelvic organs and in the male prostate;
- overweight, inactive lifestyle;
- stressful situations, various overloads;
- failure of the immune system;
- general hypothermia of the body;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lack of essential trace elements and vitamins in a man's body;
- drinking and smoking etc.
Quick and effective treatment of prostatitis can only be provided by an experienced urologist. Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can occur at any age. Chronic inflammation of the prostate is the most common in older men.
Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods
Symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate in men are manifested somewhat differently. The acute stage of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:
- General weakness.
- fatigue.
- High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
- Chills, fever.
- Weakness.
- Headache.
- Frequent urge to urinate, pain during the process itself.
- A weak stream of urine or its complete absence, tk. the prostate can compress the urethra.
- Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the inguinal regions, in the lower abdomen - depending on the location of the focus of inflammation in the prostate in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
- The mechanism of erection is temporarily disturbed, a general decrease in potency.
- There is a complex psychological state of man.
Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis are accurately determined, the urologist will be able to prescribe the correct course of treatment for prostatitis.
Chronic prostatitis is not as severe a symptom as its acute form. It is most often characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mostly of a local nature. This may include:
- Drawing, slight pain in the perineum and adjacent areas.
- The pain can worsen with sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
- Frequent desire 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.
In the case of harmful factors, the disease may worsen with all the resulting consequences. With the spread of the inflammatory process, other organs besides the prostate are involved: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc. , the clinical picture of the disease becomes diverse.
In order to choose the right course and treatment method for prostatitis of different etiology, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis. Currently, in the arsenal of doctors there are various methods for detecting this disease. These primarily include:
- digital prostate examination;
- prostate secretion analysis;
- bacteriological analysis of urine;
- general blood analysis;
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs and prostate;
- magnetic nuclear tomography;
- urography;
- computed tomography, etc.
Modern diagnostics make it possible not only to determine the presence of a disease in the male body, but also to determine the cause of its occurrence and its form.
General postulates of prostatitis treatment
After making an accurate diagnosis, the urologist creates an individual comprehensive treatment program for each patient, using modern methods of prostatitis treatment. It should be noted that chronic chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but everything can be done to prolong the 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.
Comprehensive treatment of various types of prostatitis may include various combinations of the following methods:
- immunocorrective therapy;
- antibiotic therapy;
- hormone therapy;
- various physiotherapy;
- prostate massage;
- lifestyle changes;
- surgery etc.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis 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. The treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibiotic therapy in combination with beta-blockers. Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic drugs, for example, antipyretics and painkillers, is often necessary. Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormone therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, in a stationary state.
Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to a lasting good result. Now, each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should be discussed in more detail and concretely.
Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis
As mentioned above, most often prostatitis has an infectious nature. In this regard, taking a course of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for each patient, with the course of the acute and chronic nature of the disease. Taking antibiotics can remove the main cause of the inflammation. The following groups of drugs have proven to be effective in treatment:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides;
- fluoroquinolones.
Alpha-blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, the goal of which is to relieve spasms of the pelvic organs, which is why the swelling of the prostate is removed and the backflow of secretions into this organ is stopped. As a result, there is a reduction of inflammation in the organ itself. It is important to take medicines for a long time - up to 8 months.
At the same time, in order to improve the patient's condition, it is necessary to take antispasmodics and painkillers. It is shown as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various sedative herbal preparations, dill seeds, lemon balm, valerian, etc. For these purposes, microclysters from a decoction of lemon balm or chamomile are well suited.
It is important to undergo antibiotic 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 depends directly on hormones: estrogen and androgen. Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include the use of hormonal drugs, which will reduce the volume of the prostate and reduce the inflammatory process in it.
Phytotherapy and prostate massage
An important and integral part of the treatment of prostatitis is the application of direct prostate massage. The therapeutic effect of this massage is as follows:
- normalizes prostate muscle tone;
- improves blood flow to the prostate;
- enhances the action of antibiotics;
- restores channel function, etc.
This procedure should only be trusted to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.
The essence of the procedure in 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, gently inserts the index finger of the other hand into the rectum and massages the prostate for a minute, applying pressure and stroking. An effective massage should consist of dropping a few drops of secretions into the canals. The prostate massage procedure is painful, but for the treatment of prostatitis it is simply irreplaceable. However, prostate massage has some contraindications:
- prostate cancer;
- cysts;
- prostate stones and some others.
Phytotherapy 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 application of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal herbs, for example: squid, St. John's wort, thistle, etc. This method has no side effects and negative effects. on other organs.
Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other methods of treatment of prostatitis
Restorative therapy 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 intake of necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially in chronic diseases.
Physiotherapy methods of treating prostatitis should include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs in order to improve the effect of antibiotic therapy. This includes:
- magnetophoresis;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- impulse currents etc.
At home, you can replace physiotherapy with warm microclysters made from decoctions of medicinal herbs.
Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, which significantly expand the possibilities of modern medicine and shorten recovery time. For example, hirudotherapy eliminates blood stagnation in the pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition. A course of neuromodulatory therapy will effectively stop the patient's pain syndrome.
In the treatment of prostatitis, a course of healthy lifestyle must be followed. In order for the disease not to return after the treatment of the acute form of prostatitis or the phase of remission does not end with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to significantly adjust your life, remove all factors that cause this unpleasant disease. Due attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, lack of stressful situations, proper diet, exclusion of 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 extremely rarely and is not effective. Surgery is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an outdated form, with developed complications. Such treatment for prostatitis is used when conservative therapy has not brought significant results.
After treatment of prostatitis, the doctor should prescribe control tests, based on which appropriate conclusions can be drawn.
Treatment with folk methods and prevention of prostatitis
If symptoms of this disease appear, you should consult a doctor and follow all his recommendations. Treatment of various types of prostatitis with folk methods can only serve as an excellent addition to basic medical measures. For many years, enough experience has been accumulated in dealing with 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 fight prostatitis:
- Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineum is lubricated for 2 weeks).
- Honey (as part of juices from various medicinal plants, taken orally 2 times a day for 2 tablespoons).
- Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder is taken 2 tablespoons before meals 2 times a day).
Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis can be considered not only proper diet, active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.
Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis of various forms is always a whole complex of consecutive measures. Only with the clear implementation of all the instructions of experts, you can get the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.