Complex therapy of prostatitis

Prostate inflammation is one of the most common diseases in urology. Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity prefer to hush up this problem, turning to a specialist even when it is impossible to bear the pain. There is nothing shameful about prostatitis. Comprehensive treatment of prostatitis and a complete approach to therapy are necessary. The sooner you start therapy, the better.

The main causes of prostatitis

Inflammatory processes in the prostate occur due to:

• infections when the pathogen enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body;
• weakened protective functions of the body, often caused by sleep and wakefulness disorders, nutrition, bad habits, chronic stress;
• circulatory disorders due to heart problems, nervous system, physical inactivity;
• lack of regular sexual intercourse, leading to stagnation;
• alcohol and smoking abuse due to weakened immunity and nervous disorders;
• violation of the basic principles of proper nutrition, consumption of foods rich in concentrates and chemically treated vegetables and fruits;
• phimosis - a pathology in which the head of the penis is not fully open if it is not eliminated at an early age;
• stones in the prostate, provoking the appearance of inflammatory processes;
• hormonal disorders and pathological abnormalities in the structure of the penis.

A sedentary lifestyle, characteristic of many professions, also leads to prostatitis. Drivers and office workers who spend a lot of time on their feet are more susceptible to the disease than men who lead an active lifestyle and are forced to travel a lot to work.

Types of prostatitis

Disease of the genitourinary system caused by inflammation of the prostate is classified according to the following criteria:

• The form of the course is acute and chronic. The first is characterized by several symptoms, but men almost always feel discomfort in the pelvic region even at rest, which can be observed at any age. The symptoms simply cannot be ignored. If the patient does not go to the doctor and try to treat himself, it becomes chronic. This form is most often observed in representatives of the stronger half over 50 years old and is practically asymptomatic, usually detected during examinations for concomitant diseases.
• Cause of occurrence. Inflammatory processes in the prostate can be different. There are bacterial, infectious, calculous, purulent and congestive prostatitis. Depending on the type, therapy methods and additional medications are selected to eliminate the root cause.

The form and cause of the development of prostatitis are identified using laboratory tests prescribed to a man with suspected inflammation of the prostate gland.

Signs of prostatitis

The clinical picture of prostate disease is quite clear and can rarely be confused with another disease. Men suffering from prostatitis experience:

• pain in the pubic bone;
• discomfort in the groin area;
• frequent urination, accompanied by painful sensations during stress and hypothermia;
• sleep disorders;
• erection problems;
• premature ejaculation;
• increased sweating;
• the presence of atypical discharge;
• body temperature is slightly higher than 37 degrees at night.

Therapy is prescribed taking into account the predominant pain, urination or erectile dysfunction and the course of the disease.

Description of an integrated approach to treatment

The success of prostatitis treatment depends on the correct approach. The acute form involves drug treatment and other procedures as needed. Chronic treatment is more difficult and takes longer.

Key Elements of Comprehensive Treatment

If signs of illness appear, the patient will undergo an examination. A laboratory study of prostate secretions, MRI and ultrasound of the organ are carried out. Based on the data obtained, therapy is prescribed. It aims to eliminate the cause of the disease and alleviate the symptoms.

Complex treatment includes a set of measures, each of which requires detailed study:

• Medication course. Selected according to the form of the disease. Infectious requires the use of antibacterial drugs, and non-infectious - anti-inflammatory drugs, which allow for successful symptomatic therapy, as well as the normalization of peristalsis function.
• Boosting immunity. Improving the protective functions of the male body is the basis for successful treatment. The doctor selects immunomodulators (tablets) or local agents (rectal suppositories).
• Physiotherapy. External effects on the pelvic organs play an important role in the treatment of the disease and are an essential part of an integrated approach.

You can't talk about complex therapy without changing your diet and lifestyle. A man suffering from prostatitis needs a proper diet and daily routine.

Antibacterial therapy

It aims to alleviate the symptoms of the acute form, which occurs two days after starting to use the medication. The selection of medications is made by the doctor, and the patient must strictly follow all recommendations given.

The main objective is the complete death and eradication (destruction) of the pathogenic microorganism, avoiding the transition from the acute to the chronic form. The choice of medicines is based on the following principles:

• Determine the sensitivity of the pathogen to different groups of antibiotics, selecting the most effective.
• The use of drugs with a bactericidal effect to kill pathogenic bacteria.

Antibiotics with bacteriostatic activity are aimed at suppressing the development and further growth of microorganisms and therefore are not used. Preference is given to macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, which have a high degree of penetration into the prostate.

Physiotherapy and massage

Impact on the prostate during the chronic course of the disease involves the following procedures:

• electrophoresis;
• ultrasound;
• hot enemas;
• herbal baths;
• UHF;
• hirudotherapy;
• resonance therapy (microwave);
• induction.

In chronic and acute prostatitis, rectal massage is performed. It can only be done by a proctologist or urologist. The duration of the course is 10-15 procedures. Thanks to physiotherapy, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is stimulated, lymph stagnation is eliminated and the flow of secretions is normalized, the excessive concentration of which causes inflammatory processes.

A set of medicines for the treatment of prostatitis

Drug therapy involves relieving inflammatory processes and restoring the body's protective functions. Without anti-inflammatory drugs and immunomodulators, the complex of medications for the successful treatment of prostatitis will not be complete.

Anti-inflammatory medications

Chronic non-infectious prostatitis is treated with medications that relieve pain and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory medications are often prescribed in suppositories. This allows the active substance to enter directly into the prostate tissue.

For stagnant processes, bioactive agents are most often prescribed that normalize prostate function. Among popular medicines, the following should be highlighted:

• A medicine with prostate extract that reduces swelling and relieves inflammation. For the bacterial type it is prescribed after a course of antibiotics and for the chronic type it takes time to achieve the results described above.
• Candles based on natural extracts. The most popular are products based on propolis, bee waste, pumpkin seed oil and ichthyol.

The active ingredients of the drugs help eliminate congestion and normalize prostate trophism.

Medicines to increase immunity

Pathogenic microorganisms, when multiplying, weaken the immune system, which becomes vulnerable and worsens treatment. In order for it to work fully, the specialist prescribes immunomodulators. Typically, a drug with a high zinc content is prescribed, which destroys pathogenic microflora, as well as herbal preparations, for example, echinacea extract.

These medications help prevent periods of exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. The listed tablets are often supplemented with vitamin complexes. They are designed to support the normal functioning of the immune system and help the body better deal with illness.

When is surgery necessary?

Complex therapy, unfortunately, is not always effective. In the advanced stages of the disease, it is impossible to do without surgery. It is prescribed in the following cases:

• acute abscesses that cannot be removed without surgery;
• obstruction of urine due to narrowing of the urethral canal;
• development of prostate hyperplasia.

Untimely operation in the situations listed above leads to the most dire consequences, up to and including death.

Folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

Homeopathy is part of a comprehensive treatment of chronic prostatitis without abandoning medications and other conservative methods. Healing herbs help alleviate and improve the condition and are also suppliers of valuable nutrients.

Attention!The total duration of treatment with various herbal medicines should not exceed three months. Longer use will cause irritation of the mucous membrane.

Nettle

The plant has a positive effect on the male body and alleviates the symptoms of the disease. Regular consumption of nettle improves potency and improves reproductive function. It is prescribed to prevent tumors, reduce the risk of developing cancer, prostate adenoma. The diuretic effect helps men with urinary disorders.

The following types of medicines are prepared from nettle:

1. Pour a tablespoon of chopped nettle into a glass of vodka, leave for 3 weeks and filter. Take 2 teaspoons three times a day before meals.
2. Pour 6 tablespoons of nettle seeds into 0. 5 liters of port wine, boil for 5 minutes, cool and filter. Use 3 times a day.
3. Take the ingredients as in the first recipe, but leave for 3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Drink 20 ml of tincture every day until it runs out.
4. The leaves are prepared as tea and drunk after steeping for 10 minutes. Add some lemon and honey.

A decoction of the roots can be used in compresses to relieve pain. It is prepared according to the following scheme:

• crushed hawthorn and nettle bark are taken in equal proportions;
• mix the components and take 8 grams;
• pour a liter of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes in a water bath;
• let it ferment for 30 minutes.

This medicine can be drunk in a glass 4 times a day and also used as a lotion.

Men suffering from nettle allergy, atherosclerosis, kidney failure and varicose veins should avoid nettle. Caution should be exercised by those with cardiovascular system problems.

Banana

It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and analgesic effects. Banana is rich in vitamins, tannins and polysaccharides. For therapeutic purposes, take an infusion of banana leaves:

1. Pour a tablespoon of dried leaves into a liter of boiling water.
2. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Let cool and take before each meal.

The product should not be used by anyone suffering from thrombosis, problems with the gastrointestinal tract or individual intolerance.

Ginseng

The medicinal plant is a natural aphrodisiac that has a multifaceted effect on the urinary and reproductive systems. Its use has the following positive effect:

• improves sperm viability and motility;
• increases the production and quality of seminal fluid;
• eliminates inflammatory processes;
• restores hormonal levels;

At different stages of prostatitis, medicines prepared according to the following recipes are used:

1. The root is poured with 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1: 10. Place in a dark place for 2 weeks. Drink ½ teaspoon three times a day before each meal. The duration of the course is one month.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of ground ginseng root to 700 g of natural honey and leave for 7 to 10 days. Take a tablespoon before bed.

Ginseng is contraindicated for hypertension, nervous disorders, high fever, infections, inflammation and the use of antibiotics. It should not be taken by anyone under 16 years of age.

Failure to comply with the dosage can cause lack of sleep, allergic reaction, dizziness, headaches, nausea, pressure changes, nervous overexcitation and tachycardia.

Wise

The herb has a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Prevents internal bleeding and can be used in the following variations:

1. Baths. Take 5 parts of celandine, string, linseed, birch, rosehip, speedwell, bearberry, black currant and lilac inflorescences). Add 10 parts each of oats and sage. Pour boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours, pour in water.
2. Enemas. Add 12 g of herb (2 tablespoons) to half a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Add 10 parts of dimethyl sulfoxide to the total amount of solution and cool to 40 degrees. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.
3. Infusion. Pour 200 ml of water, taken in equal portions, sage and calamus roots, steam for 30 minutes. Drink the product morning and evening, dividing it into 2 portions.

Attention! Enemas can only be done after consultation with your doctor. This is a rather serious procedure, taking into account the symptoms and course of prostatitis.

Sage is contraindicated in acute nephritis and epileptic seizures. It should not be used if there is a strong cough.

Nutrition and lifestyle

It is not enough to just take a set of prescribed medications for prostatitis, you need to radically reconsider your entire exercise routine. It requires a radical overhaul. The successful treatment of prostatitis and the prevention of recurring problems with prostate function depend on adequate nutrition and a balanced daily routine.

A man must:

• get rid of bad habits (alcohol, cigarettes);
• give up "empty" calories (fast food and unhealthy snacks) in favor of vegetables and fruits;
• start leading an active lifestyle, going to the gym, the pool, going for walks more often, try to spend more time standing than driving.

An important factor is mental and mental health. Stressful situations should be avoided both in the family and at work. It is especially important to maintain a sleep schedule. A man needs to sleep at least eight full hours a day.

Prostatitis prevention

To keep the prostate healthy, a man just needs to follow a few simple rules:

• carefully monitor intimate hygiene, following all rules and recommendations;
• avoid hypothermia by dressing carefully and warmly in the cold season, for example, wear woolen underwear;
• have a regular sex life with a steady partner, avoiding short-term relationships;
• Visit a specialist at least twice a year if you have already contracted prostatitis once.

The more correct the lifestyle of a representative of the stronger sex, the lower the risk of developing prostatitis.