Complex therapy of prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland is one of the most common diseases in urology. Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity prefer to keep silent about 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 thorough approach to therapy is necessary. The sooner you start therapy, the better.

The main causes of prostatitis

Inflammatory processes in the prostate gland occur due to:

• infections, when the pathogen enters the blood 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 problems with the heart, nervous system, lack of physical activity;
• lack of regular sexual intercourse, which leads to stagnation;
• abuse of alcohol and smoking due to weakened immunity and nervous disorders;
• violation of the basics of proper nutrition, consumption of foods with a high content of concentrates and chemically processed vegetables and fruits;
• phimosis - a pathology in which the head of the penis is not fully open, if it was not eliminated at an early age;
• stones in the prostate gland, provoking the appearance of inflammatory processes;
• hormonal disorders and pathological abnormalities in the structure of the penis.

The 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 move a lot at work.

Types of prostatitis

The disease of the genitourinary system caused by inflammation of the prostate gland is classified according to the following criteria:

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

The form and cause of the development of prostatitis are identified through 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 above 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 uncharacteristic discharge;
• body temperature is slightly more than 37 degrees in the evening.

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

Description of an integrated approach to treatment

Successful treatment of prostatitis depends on the right approach. The acute form involves treatment with drugs and other procedures if necessary. Chronic treatment is more difficult and takes more time.

Basic elements of complex treatment

If signs of illness appear, the patient is prescribed an examination. Laboratory examination of prostate secretion, MRI and ultrasound of the organ are performed. Based on the data obtained, therapy is prescribed. It is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease and relieving the symptoms.

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

• A course of medication. It is chosen according to the form of the disease. Infectious requires the use of antibacterial drugs, and non-infectious - anti-inflammatory drugs, which allow successful symptomatic therapy, as well as normalization of peristalsis function.
• Boosting immunity. Improving the protective functions of the male body is the basis of successful treatment. The doctor chooses either immunomodulators (tablets) or local means (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 the integrated approach.

You cannot talk about complex therapy without changing your diet and lifestyle. A person suffering from prostatitis needs a diet and a proper daily routine.

Antibacterial therapy

It is aimed at relieving the symptoms of the acute form, which occurs within two days after the start of taking the drugs. The choice of drugs is made by a doctor, and the patient must strictly follow all the given recommendations.

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

• Determining the sensitivity of the pathogen to different groups of antibiotics, choosing the most effective one.
• The use of drugs with a bactericidal effect to destroy 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 gland.

Physiotherapy and massage

The impact on the prostate during the chronic course of the disease includes the following procedures:

• electrophoresis;
• ultrasound;
• warm enemas;
• herbal baths;
• UHF;
• hirudotherapy;
• resonance (microwave) therapy;
• inductothermy.

In case of 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 outflow of secretions, whose excessive concentration causes inflammatory processes, is normalized.

A set of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis

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

Anti-inflammatory drugs

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

In stagnant processes, bioactive agents are most often prescribed, which normalize the function of the prostate. Among the popular drugs should be noted:

• Prostate extract medicine that reduces swelling and relieves inflammation. In the case of a bacterial type, it is prescribed after a course of antibiotics, and in the case of a chronic type, it is taken for a long time until the results described above are achieved.
• 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 to get rid of congestion and normalize the trophism of the prostate gland.

Medicines to increase immunity

Pathogenic microorganisms, when they multiply, weaken the immune system, which becomes vulnerable and copes worse with treatment. In order for it to work to its full potential, the specialist prescribes immunomodulators. A drug with a high zinc content is usually prescribed, which destroys the pathogenic microflora, as well as herbal preparations, for example, echinacea extract.

These drugs 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 cope better with the disease.

When is surgery necessary?

Complex therapy, unfortunately, is not always effective. In an advanced stage 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 prostatic hyperplasia.

Untimely surgery in the situations listed above leads to the most serious consequences, including death.

Folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

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

attention!The total duration of the course of taking various herbal medicines should not exceed three months. Prolonged use will cause mucosal irritation.

Nettles

The plant has a positive effect on the male organism and relieves 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 nettles:

1. Pour a tablespoon of finely chopped nettle into a glass of vodka, leave for 3 weeks, 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, 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 the tincture every day until it runs out.
4. The leaves are brewed as a tea and drunk after steeping for 10 minutes. Add some lemon and honey.

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

• crushed sea buckthorn 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 boil for 30 minutes.

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

Men suffering from nettle allergies, atherosclerosis, kidney failure and varicose veins should avoid nettle. Care should be taken by those who have problems with the cardiovascular system.

Plantain

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

1. Pour a tablespoon of dry leaves with a liter of boiling water.
2. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Allow to cool and take before each meal.

The product should not be used by people suffering from thrombosis, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, 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;
• removes inflammatory processes;
• restores hormonal levels;

Medicines prepared according to the following recipes are used at different stages of prostatitis:

1. The root is poured with 70 percent 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 let it sit for 7-10 days. Take a tablespoon before going to bed.

Ginseng is contraindicated in hypertension, nervous disorders, high fever, infections, inflammations and a course of antibiotics. It should not be taken by persons under 16 years of age.

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

sage tea

The herb has a disinfecting, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It prevents internal bleeding and can be used in the following variants:

1. Bathrooms. Take 5 parts each of buttercups, string, frog, birch, rosehip, clove, bearberry, blackcurrant and lilac blossoms). Add 10 parts each of oats and sage. Pour boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours, pour in water.
2. Enemas. 12 g of the herb (2 tablespoons) are added to half a cup of boiling water and left for 20 minutes. Add 10 parts of dimethyl sulfoxide to the total amount of solution, cool to 40 degrees. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.
3. Infusion. Pour 200 ml of water, taken in equal parts, the roots of salvia and yarrow, steam for 30 min. The product is drunk in the morning and in the evening, dividing it into 2 parts.

attention!Enemas can only be done after consulting your doctor. This is a fairly 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 barking cough.

Nutrition and lifestyle

It is not enough to just take a set of drugs prescribed for prostatitis, it is necessary to radically revise your entire exercise regime. It requires a radical revision. The success of the treatment of prostatitis and the prevention of repeated problems in the functioning of the prostate gland depends on proper nutrition and a balanced daily regimen.

One 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, visit the gym, swimming pool, go for walks more often, try to spend more time on your feet instead of driving.

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

Prevention of prostatitis

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

• carefully monitor intimate hygiene, observing all rules and recommendations;
• avoid hypothermia by dressing carefully and warmly in the cold season, for example, wear fleece underwear;
• lead a regular sex life with a permanent partner, avoiding short-term relationships;
• visit a specialist at least twice a year if you have already suffered from prostatitis once.

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