Complex therapy of prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland is one of the most common ailments of 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 thorough approach to therapy are 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 disturbances in sleep and wakefulness, nutrition, bad habits, chronic stress;
• circulatory disorders due to problems with the heart, 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 basics of proper nutrition, consumption of foods high in concentrates and chemically treated vegetables and fruits;
• phimosis - a pathology in which the head of the penis is not fully open if it was not eliminated at a young age;
• stones in the prostate gland, provoking the onset 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 move a lot for work.

Types of prostatitis

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 various symptoms, but almost always a man feels discomfort in the pelvic area even when he is at rest, and can be observed at any age. The symptoms simply cannot 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 over 50 years of age and is practically asymptomatic; it is usually detected during examinations for concomitant ailments.
• 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 therapy methods and medications 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 over 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 correct approach. The acute form involves undergoing 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 is prescribed an examination. A laboratory study of prostate secretions, 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 alleviating symptoms.

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

• Course of medications. 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 normalization of peristalsis function.
• Boosting immunity. Improving the protective functions of the male body is the basis for successful treatment. The doctor selects either 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 diet and a proper daily routine.

Antibacterial therapy

It is aimed at alleviating the symptoms of the acute form, which occurs within two days after starting to take the drugs. The selection of medications is carried out by a doctor, and the patient must strictly follow all recommendations given.

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

• Determining the sensitivity of the pathogen to different groups of antibiotics, selecting the most effective one.
• 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 gland.

Physiotherapy and massage

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

• electrophoresis;
• ultrasound;
• warm enemas;
• herbal baths;
• UHF;
• hirudotherapy;
• resonance (microwave) therapy;
• 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 the outflow of secretions is normalized, the excessive concentration of which causes inflammatory processes.

A set of drugs 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 drugs 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 substance to enter directly into the prostate tissue.

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

• A drug 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 is taken for a long time to achieve the results described above.
• Candles 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 medications help get rid of congestion and normalize the trophism of the prostate gland.

Drugs to enhance immunity

Pathogenic microorganisms, when multiplying, weaken the immune system, which becomes vulnerable and copes worse with treatment. For it to work fully, the specialist prescribes immunomodulators. Usually a medicine with a high content of zinc, which destroys pathogenic microflora, is prescribed, 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 better cope with illness.

When is surgery required?

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

An untimely operation in the situations listed above leads to the most dire consequences, 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 the course of taking various herbal drugs should not exceed three months. Longer use will lead to 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 medicine are prepared from nettle:

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 tincture every day until it runs out.
4. The leaves are brewed as tea and drunk after leaving for 10 minutes. Add a little 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 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 drug 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. Caution should be exercised by those who have problems with the cardiovascular system.

Plantain

Has 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 into a liter of boiling water.
2. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Allow to cool and take before each meal.

The product should not be used by those who suffer 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, medications prepared according to the following recipes are used:

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 leave for 7-10 days. Take a tablespoon before bedtime.

Ginseng is contraindicated for hypertension, nervous disorders, high fever, infections, inflammation, and taking 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, an allergic reaction, dizziness, headaches, nausea, pressure changes, nervous overexcitation, and tachycardia.

Sage

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

1. Baths. Take 5 parts each of celandine, string, toadflax, 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 into 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, cool to 40 degrees. The course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.
3. Infusion. Pour 200 ml of water, taken in equal portions, the roots of sage and calamus, steam for 30 minutes. Drink the product in the morning and evening, dividing into 2 portions.

Attention!Enemas 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 just take a set of medications prescribed for prostatitis; it is necessary to radically reconsider your entire exercise routine. It requires a radical revision. The success of treatment for prostatitis and the prevention of recurrent problems in the functioning of the prostate gland depend on proper 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, visiting the gym, swimming pool, going for walks more often, try to spend more time on your feet rather 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 a full 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, following all rules and recommendations;
• avoid hypothermia by dressing carefully and warmly in the cold season, for example, wear fleece underwear;
• have regular sex life with a regular partner, avoiding short-term relationships;
• visit a specialist at least twice a year if you have already contracted prostatitis once.

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