Symptoms and treatment of prostatitis

Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the likelihood of which in men increases in direct proportion to their age.

According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population after 50 suffers from some form of prostatitis.

The sooner the correct treatment of prostatitis is diagnosed and prescribed, the more complete and faster the cure will be.

Definition and causes of prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland in men, which is a small, very specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The primary functions of the prostate are to control a man's urination and produce secretions that make up semen.The issues of prostatitis and treatment have been addressed over the past centuries.

Depending on the causes of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic prostatitis of a non-bacterial nature 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 spreads through blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the man's prostate, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor at this time and treat the disease, it will quickly become chronic, in which the structure, functions of the tissues and cells of the prostate gland will be disrupted, which can lead to irreversible consequences.

Inflammatory processes in the prostate can be provoked and maintained for a long time by non-infectious factors.The first place among them is occupied by chronic spasms of the urethra, leading to involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.

There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of them should be mentioned:

• all kinds of infections transmitted during sexual intercourse: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
• poor quality sex life: insufficient and artificial prolongation of sexual intercourse, etc.;
• congestion of the pelvic organs and prostate in men;
• overweight, inactive lifestyle;
• stressful situations, various overloads;
• immune system failure;
• general hypothermia of the body;
• hormonal imbalance;
• lack of essential microelements and vitamins in a man's body;
• drinking alcohol and smoking, etc.

Only an experienced urologist can offer 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 is most common.

Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods

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:

1. General malaise.
2. Fatigue.
3. High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
4. Chills, fever.
5. Weakness.
6. Headaches.
7. Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensations during the process itself.
8. A weak stream of urine or its complete absence, because The prostate can compress the urethra.
9. Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the groin, lower abdomen - depending on the location of inflammation of the prostate relative to the rectum, bladder neck and urethra.
10. The erection mechanism is temporarily disrupted and there is a general decrease in potency.
11. A complex mental state of man develops.

Only after accurately establishing the symptoms of acute prostatitis can the urologist prescribe the appropriate treatment for prostatitis.

Chronic prostatitis does not present symptoms as severe as its acute form.Most often, it is characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms or by a benign course, mainly of a local nature.This may include:

1. Shooting, minor pain in the perineum and surrounding areas.
2. Pain may increase during sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
3. Frequent urge to go to the toilet, constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
4. Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
5. Decreased sexual function and, consequently, impotence.

If unfavorable factors arise, 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 affected: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease becomes varied.

To choose the correct course and method of treating prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have various methods for detecting this disease in their arsenal.These are mainly:

• digital prostate exam;
• analysis of prostate secretion;
• bacteriological analysis of urine;
• general blood test;
• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
• nuclear magnetic tomography;
• 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 establish its cause and its form.

General principles for the treatment of prostatitis

Having established an accurate diagnosis, the urologist develops a comprehensive individual program for curing the disease for each patient, using modern methods of treating prostatitis.It should be noted that long-standing 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 the complete recovery of the patient.

Complex treatment for various types of prostatitis may include different combinations of the following methods:

• immunocorrective therapy;
• antibiotic therapy;
• hormonal therapy;
• various physiotherapy procedures;
• prostate massage;
• lifestyle changes;
• surgery, etc.

The treatment of bacterial prostatitis will be different from that of non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, you need to take a course on the use of antibiotics from the fluoroquinolone group, and in the second - a course on anti-inflammatories.The treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibacterial treatment in combination with beta-blockers.Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic medications, for example, antipyretics and analgesics, is often necessary.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormonal therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, in hospitalization.

Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to good, permanent results.Each of these areas of prostatitis treatment should now be discussed in more depth and specificity.

Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis

As mentioned above, prostatitis is most often infectious in nature.In this regard, antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for every patient, regardless of whether it is an acute or chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have proven effective in treatment:

• tetracyclines;
• macrolides;
• fluoroquinolones.

Alpha blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, aimed at relieving spasm of the pelvic organs, thereby relieving swelling of the prostate gland and stopping the return of secretions to this organ.This results in a decrease 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 antispasmodics and pain relievers.Indicated as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal infusions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.Microenemas based on a decoction of lemon balm or chamomile are well suited for these purposes.

It is important to undergo antibacterial treatment 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 the complete exclusion of alcohol.

We know that the development and functioning of the prostate directly depend on hormones: estrogens and androgens.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that will reduce the volume of the prostate and reduce the inflammatory process in it.

Phytotherapy and prostate massage

Direct prostate massage is an integral part of the treatment of prostatitis.The therapeutic effects of this massage are as follows:

• normalizes prostate muscle tone;
• improves blood supply to the prostate;
• enhances the effect of antibiotics;
• restores the function of ducts, etc.

This procedure should only be entrusted to a professional doctor from a specialized clinic.

The essence of the prostatitis treatment procedure is as follows: the patient, with his feet 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, using pressure and stroking.An effective massage should consist of releasing a few drops of secretion into the ducts.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but it is simply irreplaceable for the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has certain contraindications:

• prostate cancer;
• cysts;
• prostate stones and some others.

Herbal medicine 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 use of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, burdock, etc.This method does not have negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.

Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other methods of treating prostatitis

General restorative therapy and immunocorrection are aimed at restoring the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system and preventing the future manifestation of prostatitis.The doctor prescribes the necessary multivitamins, minerals and other substances that increase immunity, especially for chronic diseases.

Physiotherapeutic methods of treating prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs in order to enhance the effect of antibacterial therapy.These include:

• magnetophoresis;
• electrophoresis;
• laser therapy;
• impulse currents, etc.

At home, you can replace physiotherapy with warm microenemas from decoctions of medicinal herbs.

Currently, many alternative methods are used to treat and treat prostatitis, significantly expanding the capabilities 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 neuromodulatory therapy will effectively relieve pain in a patient.

When treating prostatitis, it is imperative to follow a course towards a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the disease from reappearing after treatment of acute prostatitis or to end the remission phase with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make significant adjustments in your life, to eliminate all factors that provoke this unpleasant disease.Particular attention should be paid to regular walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol, etc.

One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:

• radical prostatectomy;
• on the seminal vesicles;
• circumcision;
• stricture of the urethra;
• on the bladder neck, etc.

It should immediately be noted that this radical method is used extremely rarely and is not effective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in an old form, with developed complications.This treatment of prostatitis is used in cases where conservative treatment has not brought significant results.

After treatment of prostatitis, the doctor must prescribe control tests, on the basis of 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 prostatitis of various types with folk methods can only be 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 main conditions for effective treatment of the disease, especially its chronic form, are the regular use of high-quality ingredients according to the specified recipe.

You can consider several effective recipes designed to combat prostatitis:

1. Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
2. Honey (combined with the juice of various medicinal plants, taken orally 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
3. Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder take 2 tablespoons before meals, 2 times a day).

Prevention after complex treatment of prostatitis can be considered not only good nutrition, an active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.

Thus, the treatment of prostatitis in various forms always represents a whole set of sequential measures.Only by strictly following all the instructions of the specialist can you achieve the desired result and get rid of this unpleasant disease.