Inflammation of the prostate gland is quite common. The disease is accompanied by swelling of the prostate and can lead to serious complications if treatment is not started on time. As soon as the first signs of the development of the disease appear, it is the duty of every man to visit a doctor in a timely manner.
Reasons for the development of the disease
The disease often occurs in men aged 25-55 years and is divided into four forms:
- acute bacterial inflammation;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- nonbacterial prostatitis;
- Prostatodynia.
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs in men under 40 years of age. The development of the disease is provoked by infection. The cause may be gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Determining the cause of prostatitis is carried out through laboratory tests.
Older men often develop chronic prostatitis. This is due to changes in the tissue of the prostate gland, resulting in an inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Important information for men is the signs of the development of the disease, which are divided into several categories:
- the need to urinate frequently;
- burning sensation and pain during urination;
- pain in the pelvic organs;
- sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, weak erection.
For acute prostatitis, a characteristic symptom is an increase in body temperature.
The course of chronic prostatitis is not accompanied by an increase in temperature and can be asymptomatic. The signs of a chronic inflammatory process are not so pronounced, so it can be difficult to diagnose it yourself.
As soon as the first signs of prostatitis appear, treatment should be started immediately, otherwise complications may occur:
- sepsis;
- infertility;
- the need for surgical intervention;
- kidney disease;
- chronic cystitis.
You need to start treating prostatitis as early as possible. This will avoid surgical intervention and the development of complications.
Treatment of the disease
The urologist prescribes drug treatment after all the necessary tests have been carried out. Treatment may include both medication and physical therapy. Among the proven remedies for prostatitis, traditional methods of treatment play an important role.
Tablets for prostatitis are selected by the doctor individually in each case, and are antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
A course of physiotherapy using laser exposure and treatment with electromagnetic fields are often prescribed.
Prostate massage is used as a general tonic to minimize the risk of complications.
During treatment, it is important to follow a healthy diet and take medications to strengthen the body's immune system.
An effective remedy for prostatitis is penicillins and fluoroquinolones. The list of names of drugs with these active ingredients is very large, so the doctor will tell you the exact name of the drug after a detailed examination. Reviews from patients who took these tablets for prostatitis indicate the effectiveness of this treatment.
Adherents of traditional medicine believe that the best cure for prostatitis is preparations based on honey and propolis.
Treatment of various forms of the disease
To determine the form of the disease, the patient must undergo a complete urological examination and tests. Then the doctor will determine the form of the disease and prescribe effective treatment.
To treat acute inflammation of the prostate gland, prostatitis tablets and painkillers are prescribed. Such tablets are potent broad-spectrum antibiotics. Sometimes treatment may require hospitalization.
Treatment of infectious prostatitis is aimed primarily at eliminating the infection that provoked the development of the disease. Antibiotics are also used for this. Your doctor will prescribe what medications you should take. Self-treatment with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable, because it is impossible to determine the infection at home.
To effectively treat chronic prostatitis, physiotherapeutic methods are used, in combination with taking medications and strengthening massage.
The most severe form of the disease is bacterial prostatitis. This form is fraught with the development of serious complications if treatment is not started on time.
Form of drugs
To treat the problem, drugs in different forms are used. It can be:
- rectal suppositories;
- injections;
- drugs in the form of an enema;
- drugs in tablet form.
Rectal suppositories have a good analgesic effect and have antibacterial properties. Preparations in the form of suppositories are well and quickly absorbed, which makes such treatment extremely effective. The course of therapy usually lasts up to 10 days.
Injections in the treatment of prostatitis are used to quickly penetrate the medicine into the blood. Such treatment involves the use of agents to stimulate the patient's immune system.
Preparations in the form of enemas are widely used in folk medicine. This method involves the introduction of warm herbal infusions and decoctions that have an antibacterial effect. However, prostatitis should not be treated with folk remedies alone; to achieve an effect, you need to use an integrated approach, which includes both traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most popular and effective treatment method is taking pills. Typically, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed - penicillins, tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. Feedback from patients about the effectiveness of such products is only positive.
Traditional medicine for prostatitis
Folk remedies have proven their effectiveness in combination with traditional drug therapy. Traditional methods of treatment should be used as an auxiliary, and not the main remedy for the treatment of prostatitis in men.
Reviews from men about traditional treatment are mixed. This is due to the fact that traditional medicine does not provide immediate relief. Traditional methods involve a long treatment process.
- Candles with propolis and cocoa butter. You need to mix both ingredients, form candles and put them in the refrigerator so that the drug takes the desired shape. Suppositories are administered rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. Afterwards you need to take a break for 40-60 days and then repeat the course again.
- The herb Shepherd's purse is sold in pharmacies and is used internally as a decoction. This decoction should be consumed 5 times a day during exacerbation of the disease.
- Asparagus has a good effect on the condition of the prostate gland, so it is recommended to consume freshly squeezed juice throughout the treatment. To achieve tangible results, you need to take at least 500 ml of juice per day.
- Pumpkin has long been famous for its healing properties. For prostatitis, pumpkin juice and seeds are used. Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice should be taken daily in large quantities. The seeds are a tasty and healthy way to prevent the development of prostatitis in men.
It should be remembered that the disease must be treated immediately when the first signs appear. The initial stage of the disease is highly treatable, while treatment of chronic prostatitis may require surgical intervention.
Disease prevention
To prevent the development of the disease, it is very important to take preventive measures for men.
An important component of preventive measures is proper nutrition. Men's diet should include fresh fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventive remedy, so it is extremely important to include them in your daily menu.
Prostatitis is caused by infection, including sexually transmitted infections. Men should avoid unprotected sex.
It should be remembered that interrupted sexual intercourse is an extremely ineffective means of contraception, which can also cause the development of prostatitis.
Regular physical activity will help to avoid stagnant processes in the pelvic organs. Cycling or running are good ways to improve blood circulation in the pelvis.
Prostatitis often develops against the background of reduced immunity. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to take vitamins and carry out a set of measures to improve the body's immune defense.
Hypothermia of the pelvic organs is extremely harmful for men. You need to ensure that clothing is appropriate for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.