The manifestation of prostatitis can be determined by many signs.If these match your symptoms, you should see a urologist immediately as treatment in the early stages is always more effective.
The first symptoms of prostatitis in men
- Pain in the perineum and above the pubic bone
- problems urinating;
- decreased libido and erection;
- general malaise;
- It happens that in the morning the patient notices the release of white drops of secretion.
- The body temperature rises to 38 degrees
It is also worth noting that the symptoms of prostatitis are signs of other dangerous diseases such as cystitis, benign prostate tumors and bladder cancer.
Almost all men are at risk, so you need to be regularly examined for prostatitis.However, the disease more commonly affects older men.Many men generally ignore this therapy and seek help when the disease has already progressed and can no longer be cured.When a patient encounters this problem, they are first given a diagnosis.This is necessary for an accurate diagnosis and severity of the disease.
The first thing the doctor prescribes is prostate juice and a blood test.If the patient suffers from bacterial prostatitis, these tests are quite sufficient, but additional tests may be prescribed:
- Studies on urethral flora;
- rectal examination of the prostate;
- Ultrasound examination of the perineum.
The disease can lead to stagnant processes, then the method of treatment changes.At this stage, it is fundamental to find out the cause of the disease in order to initiate the correct therapy that will save the patient from the disease.
Treatment of bacterial prostatitis in men
When treating bacterial prostatitis, if the patient has severe difficulty urinating and severe pain, in such cases he can be hospitalized, where all the conditions for alleviating the patient's condition are present.
First of all, the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs, since they are the most effective for bacterial prostatitis;The doctor may also prescribe immunostimulants to accelerate the positive result.And do not forget that relapses of this disease are quite common.
Standard treatment acute infectious prostatitis.
In most cases, acute infectious inflammations can be cured with medication alone.The best drugs in this case:
| Antibiotics | They destroy pathogenic microflora.Medications are prescribed based on test results, but broad-spectrum antimicrobials are usually used. |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | They relieve the symptoms and thereby improve the general condition of the patient, usually using suppositories. |
| Local and internal immunostimulating agents. | To stimulate and strengthen immunity |
Treatment of congestive inflammation of prostatitis
Prostate massage for prostatitis
For congestion in the pelvic area in the form of a prostate massage.This involves a direct rectal massage of the inflamed organ.After this procedure it is possible to remove all stagnant fluids (prostate secretions, venous blood).The massage should be carried out by a highly qualified specialist.
In addition, the following procedures can be used:
- magnetic field therapy;
- ultrasound influence;
- Use of high frequency current.
Contraindications to physiotherapeutic procedures:
In the acute course of the disease, physiotherapeutic procedures are contraindicated, therefore it is used during the remission period to achieve a permanent result and sometimes complete cure.To ensure that these procedures do not cause any harm to health, the patient undergoes a detailed examination.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis with folk remedies
To treat this complex disease complex therapy Combining folk remedies effectively, they harmoniously contribute to the treasure for faster recovery.Let's consider the most effective means:
- mugwortIt has an antibacterial effect and can be used in dry form and in the form of tea leaves.
for 150 ml. brewed wormwood: 1 teaspoon of dry herb, pour boiling water, take 50 ml 3 times a day.
It is recommended to consult a doctor before use.
Wormwood perfectly stimulates the immune system and perfectly fights the inflammatory process.However, you need to know that wormwood cannot be taken for a long time.
- Honey, Can be eaten plain or added to tea.If honey is natural, it contains a large amount of useful substances.Do not consume more than 150g per day unless you consume sugar.
- Parsley The seeds, leaves and roots of the plant are used for treatment.Tinctures are made from seeds and roots according to the same recipes: 1 tbsp.Put 100 grams in a spoon.boiling water and let sit for 24 hours.It is recommended to squeeze the juice from the leafy part of the plant and consume it immediately.
- Pumpkin seeds.Pumpkin seeds are a storehouse of useful vitamins, micro and macro elements for the male body, the use of which can prevent the development of prostatitis and influence rapid recovery in case of illness.For preventive purposes, only 30-40 grains per day are needed to prevent the development of diseases of the male urogenital system.
- Onion. Many home medicine experts claim that onions and onion peels are the best folk remedy for prostatitis.There are many different ways to use onions to improve prostate health:
It is very beneficial for the male reproductive organ to eat a small head of onion and its green feathers every day.
Wash the onion peel and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes.When the decoction is infused, it should be strained and consumed 1 tablespoon three times a day for a month.
In case of acute development of the inflammatory process in the prostate, you need to grate 3 small onions on a fine grater, pour 3 cups of boiling water and let it brew for 24 hours.Take 50 ml every hour.
- Mummyyo. An organic product of natural origin - Mumiyo - has long been used to treat prostatitis.When you start taking Mumiyo:
The inflammation of the prostate decreases and then disappears completely;
Pain in the pelvic area is weakened;
The general condition of the urogenital system improves.
The most popular way to use Mumiyo for prostatitis is to take 0.2 grams of the product twice a day, washed down with carrot, blueberry or sea buckthorn juice.After 10 days, the dosage should be doubled (up to 0.4 grams) and taken for another 10 days.In the third 10 days, Mumiyo should be taken at a dose of 0.6 grams.After a week's break, the monthly therapy cycle is repeated.
- Pine baths.If the cause of prostatitis is related to the development of a bacterial infection, hot pine baths have a very good antimicrobial effect.In their power:
- Anesthetize and relieve inflammation of the prostate;
- restore organ secretion;
- Relax and improve urine flow.
To prepare pine concentrate, you need to take 200 grams of pine branches (can be spruce or cedar), pour 2 liters of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours.After this time, most of the water evaporates and the broth becomes an extract.
The concentrate must be prepared immediately before bathing;it has to be fresh.Adjust the water level in the bath to about mid-chest, lower is possible, higher is strictly contraindicated.For 15 minutes, the pelvic area must be rubbed until a slight redness appears, which activates blood circulation.When used daily, the treatment duration is 10-14 days.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies should not interfere with the main therapy;You should not give up taking medicines in favor of the listed means.
Surgery for prostatitis
Operations to treat prostatitis are performed very rarely.Since they are currently ineffective and cause many side effects (erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders).However, in some cases surgical intervention cannot be avoided.And it occurs when the disease has become more complicated and a condition has appeared that threatens the patient's life.Various abscesses, urinary urgency, and suspicion of a tumor are indications for surgery.
The operation involves removing all or part of the prostate;An abscess may also be drained to get rid of pus.Depending on the severity of the complications that have arisen, the appropriate type of operation is selected.Recovery after surgery takes approximately 10 days.In about 50% of cases, partial removal can achieve complete healing.This percentage scares many people away from this method of eliminating the disease.
What side effects can occur during therapy?
The following side effects may occur due to improper or prolonged use of antibacterial agents:
- deterioration of general condition;
- pain in the right hypochondrium;
- Diarrhea;
- vomit.
Make sure you take all medications as prescribed.Do not exceed the dosage.If the condition worsens, contact a specialist immediately to adjust treatment.Due to the dangers of taking antibiotics in tablet form, it is necessary to focus on restoring your own immunity.This is the only way to quickly manage the disease without causing serious damage to other organs.
Additional recommendations
In addition to drug therapy, certain rules must be observed.If the lesion is acute, it is necessary:
- observe bed rest;
- refuse sexual intercourse;
- drink enough fluids.
If the disease is chronic, it is important:
- Move and lightly strain the pelvic area;
- Have a regular sex life during the remission period
- eat right;
- be examined regularly.
After a certain period of time without relapses and if the examination confirms the absence of infection, the disease is considered cured.To achieve complete healing, special prevention is required.
Effective drugs for prostatitis:
It is impossible to choose the best prostatitis drug that could cure all types of prostatitis.An antibacterial drug will not help a patient with a parasitic form of infection and vice versa.
There are many effective drugs for treating inflammation of the prostate, but you cannot prescribe them yourself just by reading people's reviews on the Internet.