Complex therapy of prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland is one of the most common urological diseases. Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity choose to cover up this problem, turning to specialists even if it is impossible to bear the pain. There is nothing shameful about prostatitis. Comprehensive treatment of prostatitis and a comprehensive therapeutic approach are necessary. The sooner you start therapy, the better.

The main cause of prostatitis

The inflammatory process in the prostate gland occurs due to:

• infection when pathogens enter the blood and spread throughout the body;
• weak protective functions of the body, often caused by disturbances in sleep and wakefulness, nutrition, bad habits, chronic stress;
• circulatory disorders due to problems with the heart, nervous system, physical inactivity;
• lack of frequent sexual intercourse, which leads to stagnation;
• alcohol abuse and smoking due to weak immunity and nervous disorders;
• violation of the basics of proper nutrition, consumption of highly concentrated foods and chemically treated vegetables and fruits;
• phimosis - a pathology in which the head of the penis does not fully open if it is not removed at a young age;
• stones in the prostate gland, triggering the beginning of the inflammatory process;
• 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 prone to this disease than men who lead an active lifestyle and have to move a lot for work.

Types of prostatitis

Diseases of the genitourinary system caused by inflammation of the prostate gland are classified according to the following criteria:

• The form of the course is acute and chronic. The first is characterized by various symptoms, but almost always a man feels discomfort in the pelvic area even when he is resting, and can be observed at any age. Symptoms should not be ignored. If the patient does not see a doctor and tries to treat himself, it becomes chronic. This form is most often observed in representatives of the stronger half aged over 50 years and practically without symptoms; it is usually detected during examination for concomitant diseases.
• Cause of incident. The inflammatory process in the prostate gland can be different. There are bacterial, infectious, calculous, purulent, and congestive prostatitis. Depending on the type, additional therapy methods and drugs are selected to eliminate the main cause.

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

Symptoms of prostatitis

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

• pain in the pubic bone;
• discomfort in the groin area;
• frequent urination, accompanied by painful sensations during stress and hypothermia;
• sleep disorders;
• erectile problems;
• premature ejaculation;
• increased sweating;
• the presence of unusual discharge;
• body temperature slightly more than 37 degrees in the evening.

Therapy is prescribed taking into account the pain that occurs, 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 undergoing drug treatment and other procedures as needed. Chronic treatment is more difficult and takes longer.

The main element of comprehensive treatment

If signs of the disease appear, the patient is scheduled for examination. Laboratory studies of prostate secretions, MRI and organ ultrasound are performed. Based on the data obtained, therapy is prescribed. It aims to eliminate the cause of the disease and reduce the symptoms.

Complex treatment includes a set of steps, 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 successful symptomatic therapy, as well as normalization of peristalsis function.
• Increase immunity. Improving the protective function of the male body is the basis for successful treatment. The doctor chooses either immunomodulators (tablets) or local agents (rectal suppositories).
• Physiotherapy. External effects on the pelvic organs play an important role in the treatment of diseases and are an important part of an integrated approach.

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

Antibacterial therapy

It aims to reduce the symptoms of the acute form, which occurs within two days after starting to take the drug. The selection of drugs is carried out by the doctor, and the patient must comply with all the recommendations given.

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

• Determine the sensitivity of pathogens to different groups of antibiotics, choosing the most effective.
• The use of drugs with bactericidal effects to kill pathogenic bacteria.

Antibiotics with bacteriostatic activity are intended to suppress 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

Effects on the prostate during chronic diseases involve the following procedures:

• electrophoresis;
• ultrasound;
• warm enema;
• herbal bath;
• UHF;
• hirudotherapy;
• resonance therapy (microwave);
• inductothermy.

For 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 secretion outflow is normalized, the excessive concentration of which causes the inflammatory process.

A set of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis

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

Anti-inflammatory drugs

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

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

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

The active ingredients of the medicine help relieve congestion and normalize the trophism of the prostate gland.

Drugs to increase immunity

Pathogenic microorganisms, when multiplying, weaken the immune system, which becomes vulnerable and copes worse with treatment. For it to work fully, experts prescribe immunomodulators. Usually drugs with a high zinc content, which destroy pathogenic microflora, are prescribed, as well as herbal preparations, for example, echinacea extract.

These drugs help prevent periods of exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. The tablets listed are often supplemented with vitamin complexes. They are designed to support the normal function of the immune system and help the body cope with disease better.

When is surgery necessary?

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

• acute abscess that cannot be removed without surgery;
• obstruction of urine due to narrowing of the urethra;
• the development of prostatic hyperplasia.

An untimely operation in the situations listed above leads to the most severe consequences, including death.

Folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

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

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

Nettles

This plant has a positive effect on the male body and reduces disease symptoms. Regular use of nettle increases 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 medicine are prepared from nettle:

1. Pour a spoonful of finely chopped nettle into a glass of vodka, leave for 3 weeks, strain. 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, strain. 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 brewed as a tea and drunk after leaving for 10 minutes. Add a little lemon and honey.

A decoction of the root can be used as a compress to relieve pain. It is provided according to the following scheme:

• crushed 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 brew for 30 minutes.

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

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

Banana banana

Has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, analgesic effects. Plantains are rich in vitamins, tannins, and polysaccharides. For therapeutic purposes, take an infusion of banana leaves:

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

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

Ginseng

Medicinal plants are natural aphrodisiacs that have multifaceted effects on the urinary and reproductive systems. Its use has the following positive effects:

• increase sperm viability and motility;
• increase the production and quality of semen;
• eliminate the inflammatory process;
• restore hormone levels;

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

1. The roots are 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 leave for 7-10 days. Take one spoon before going to bed.

Ginseng is contraindicated for hypertension, nervous disorders, high fever, infection, inflammation, and taking a course of antibiotics. It should not be taken by people under 16 years of age.

Failure to adhere to the dosage can cause sleeplessness, allergic reactions, dizziness, headache, nausea, changes in pressure, nervous overexcitability, and tachycardia.

Sage

Herbs have disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. It prevents internal bleeding and can be used in the following variations:

1. Take a shower. Take 5 parts each of celandine, rope, toadflax, birch, rosehip, speedwell, bearberry, blackcurrant and violet inflorescence). Add 10 parts each of oats and sage. Pour boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours, pour into the water.
2. Enema. Add 12 g of herbs (2 tablespoons) to half a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Add 10 parts of dimethyl sulfoxide to the total solution, cool to 40 degrees. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.
3. Infusion. Pour 200 ml of water, taken in equal parts, sage root and calamus, steam for 30 minutes. Drink the product in the morning and evening, dividing into 2 parts.

Attention!Enema can be done only 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 barking cough.

Nutrition and lifestyle

It is not enough to only take a set of drugs prescribed for prostatitis; it is necessary to radically reconsider your entire exercise routine. It needs a radical overhaul. The success of treatment for prostatitis and the prevention of recurrent problems in the function of the prostate gland depends on proper nutrition and a balanced daily routine.

A man must:

• get rid of bad habits (alcohol, cigarettes);
• abandon "empty" calories (fast food and unhealthy snacks) in favor of vegetables and fruits;
• start an active lifestyle, visit the gym, swimming pool, walk more often, try to spend more time on your feet than driving.

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

Prevention of prostatitis

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

• carefully monitor intimate hygiene, following all rules and recommendations;
• avoid hypothermia by dressing carefully and warmly in winter, for example, wearing woolen underwear;
• have a regular sex life with a regular partner, avoid short-term relationships;
• visit a specialist at least twice a year if you've had prostatitis once.

The more correct lifestyle that the representatives of the stronger sex lead, the lower the risk of getting prostatitis.