The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of sperm and provides conditions for the “life activity” of sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common problem of men's health, especially in adulthood and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly being improved, and this problem has attracted the attention of the entire global medical community.Therapeutic tactics depend on the type of pathology, the cause of its occurrence, the individual characteristics of the patient’s body and the degree of spread of the inflammatory process.
Particular difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.Frequent relapses of the disease and low effectiveness of therapy are due to many causes of pathology and a variety of symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate gland may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, the symptoms characteristic of prostate inflammation are not at all associated with dysfunction of the gland.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with problems urinating can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
Treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires an integrated and sometimes interdisciplinary approach, with the participation of a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and timely consultation with a doctor, therapy will take several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient needs to be patient in order to achieve not just temporary relief of symptoms, but complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Timeliness.The sooner a patient sees a doctor, the higher his chances of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, and therapy can only be carried out by a highly qualified doctor, based on the data of a comprehensive examination.You cannot trust methods that have not been clinically tested, and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment should include multiple scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, since prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must take treatment responsibly and strictly follow all recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes drugs of different spectrum of action.The treatment regimen is determined individually in each individual case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the complex of drug treatment for prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The choice of a specific drug depends on tests for the sensitivity of microorganisms to a particular active substance.
Antibiotics are used that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious prostate inflammation, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibacterial therapy can be several weeks.
You should take antibiotics only as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dosage and duration of taking the drug.Attempts at self-medication will lead to an imbalance of microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as to the development of resistance to antibacterial agents in pathogens.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.It is carried out with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a short-term course of 5–7 days.These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and alleviate or completely eliminate pain due to prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain when urinating.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore the outflow of urine, eliminate spasms, and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treating prostatitis
For effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation.For this we use:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microenemas with decoctions of medicinal herbs or solutions of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud panties).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurrent course.Physiotherapeutic direction in combination with medication helps both in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative impact of pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary if, against the background of inflammation of the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or complications of a psychogenic nature are observed.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient should take an active part in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists of following the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.This plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs.Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended walking, swimming, regular gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities.This helps improve treatment results and works as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate gland.
- Diet correction.You should limit your consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase gas formation in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc. Although changes in diet do not have true therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet foods, and pickles, which change the pH of urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis, you cannot practice interrupted coitus, forced abstinence, or delayed ejaculation.In the treatment of this disease, an important role is played not by intimate contacts themselves, but by ejaculation and the resulting increased blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition under which sexual life should be paused is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are relevant for an individual clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if it is not stopped in time.