More than half of men know about inflammation of the prostate – prostatitis. They do not know that prostatitis is treated with modern methods and that the disease responds well to drug therapy.
The main thing is to seek medical help as soon as possible and follow all the recommendations of specialists.
Groups of drugs used to treat diseases
When treating prostatitis, especially in acute form, doctors take a comprehensive approach. Drug therapy includes several types of drugs, becauseThe goals of treatment include:
- destruction of pathogenic microflora;
- Restoration of functional characteristics of the prostate;
- Increasing the patient's immunity.
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Antibiotics |
They have a harmful effect on bacteria and fungi, thereby stopping the inflammatory process. Urine outflow improves and pain syndrome subsides. |
Antiviral |
Prescribed if the inflammation is caused by viruses against which antibiotics are powerless. |
Painkillers NSAIDs |
Non-hormonal agents effectively reduce inflammation by reducing the swelling of the organ and normalizing the outflow of its secretions. This quickly eliminates pain and discomfort |
Alpha blockers |
Relieves muscle spasms of the urethra and bladder, improving urine flow and restoring healthy urination |
Muscle relaxants |
Their effect is comparable to alpha blockers, but is also aimed at relieving pain |
Means for improving blood circulation |
They normalize blood circulation in the pelvic organs and the prostate itself, which helps eliminate stagnation in its secretions and promotes tissue regeneration due to increased nutrition |
Herbal medicine |
Products based on herbal components effectively complement drug therapy and also strengthen the immune system. Your advantage is safety and naturalness. |
Vitamin complexes |
Increases immunity and resistance to pathogenic microorganisms and improves the functioning of the urogenital system |
The most popular herbal remedies that stimulate the functioning of the prostate itself and the entire genitourinary system include:
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Release form |
Improves bladder function, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood supply to the prostate and prevents the formation of blood clots |
Candles Lyophilisate for injection |
Normalizes the function of the prostate, reduces thrombosis and stimulates the function of the bladder |
pills Candles |
Relieves swelling, relieves inflammation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and reduces their permeability |
Capsules |
Reduces inflammation, accelerates prostate tissue regeneration, relieves pain and discomfort and restores healthy urination |
Gelatin capsules |
Treatment methods
Prostatitis is not only treated with medication. Various methods of physiotherapy, adherence to a diet and the basics of proper nutrition also help to get rid of them. Conventional medicine is indispensable for prostate disorders.
physical therapy
This method of treating prostatitis only helps with the chronic form; in periods of exacerbation it is better to avoid it.
Have a good effect:
- Electrophoresis – increases blood supply to the organ and outflow of prostate secretions, increases tissue nutrition; recommended after a pre-massage;
- therapeutic exercises – By performing special exercises, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is increased and the perineal muscles are strengthened. particularly useful for older/senior men;
- Laser exposure – expands blood vessels, destroys pathogenic microflora, promotes regeneration, anesthetizes, relieves swelling, improves blood supply;
- Magnetic physiotherapy – relieves pain, eliminates congestion; recommended for prostatitis and prostate adenoma;
- Massage – the impact on the organ through the anus stimulates the outflow of secretions and blood flow to the organ; Massage should only be performed by a specialist; self-medication is unacceptable.
Medication
- For prostatitis, medications are prescribed by a urologist. Only he will prescribe effective therapy. The medication is taken strictly according to the prescribed schedule; changing the medication itself is strictly prohibited.
- If the therapy involves injections or frequent physical therapy, it is best to carry it out in a clinic or day hospital. If injections are not provided, the patient only needs to take tablets and put on suppositories; he can be treated at home.
- If prescribed drugs are difficult to purchase, they can be replaced with an analogue, but only after consulting a specialist. Find out if you can get the medication for free because. . . Some medicines are included in government health programs.
Only if all these rules are followed will the treatment of any form of prostatitis in men be effective and provide complete relief from the pathology forever.
Traditional methods
A complete cure of prostatitis is not possible with alternative medicine, but it can be prevented or supplemented with drug treatment. Traditional methods are particularly suitable for combating early forms of prostatitis.
Advantages of this technique:
- safety, absence of side effects;
- complex effect on the male body;
- good compatibility with pharmacological active ingredients.
You can cure the disease at home, but you can use any recipes only after the approval of your doctor.
The basis of traditional medicine is homeopathy, but beekeeping products are also popular - honey, propolis, bee bread, dead bees, royal jelly. Such gifts from bees and nature act relatively quickly, contribute to the complete cure of prostatitis and can contribute:
- fight against viruses and bacteria;
- relief of inflammation;
- elimination of cramps;
- pain relief;
- Improving blood supply.
In many cases, supplementing drug therapy with non-traditional recipes helped to avoid the serious consequences of prostatitis - the development of adenomas, erectile dysfunction and impotence, as well as prostate cancer.
Bath and sauna
The treatment regimen for chronic prostatitis usually includes a visit to the steam room. It relieves pain, cramps, congestion and fatigue in the perineal muscles. But you need to do these procedures correctly:
- You need to choose an aspen or a special broom that contains herbs beneficial for men - sage, yarrow, mint, chamomile;
- Alcohol is prohibited; after the steam bath, drink decoctions of natural gifts that have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects;
- It is forbidden to sharply lower body temperature: douse yourself with cold water or jump into the pool;
- Overheating is also not recommended, so at high temperatures it is better not to enter the steam room or stay in it for too long.
Bathing procedures are prohibited during an exacerbation, as they provoke a worsening of the condition and the development of complications.
diet
Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma in men also includes adherence to a diet.
Prostatitis is a consequence of poor blood supply to the pelvic organs; it is recommended to avoid foods that destroy the health of blood vessels and blood:
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Help with acute prostatitis
The prostate can become very severely and quickly inflamed, which is when it is common to speak of the acute course of the disease. It is difficult for men to endure characteristic pain attacks, so you need to know what to do in this situation.
The best advice is to call an ambulance to take the patient to the hospital. If this is not done, complications may arise such as:
- venous congestion;
- stagnation of urine and rupture of the bladder;
- Abscess development.
Only specialists can prescribe adequate and correct treatment to relieve an acute attack. Before the doctors arrive, it is advisable to take an antispasmodic or pain reliever.
Therapy of the chronic form
Chronic prostatitis must be treated over a longer period of time. This comprehensive therapy includes:
- taking medications that can treat the prostate and prevent relapses of the disease;
- To do sports;
- undergo physical therapy;
- Diet;
- regular sex;
- Promiscuity exclusion.
In many cases, such therapy leads to good results and patients can avoid prostate surgery. This method of treatment is used as a last resort when conservative therapy is ineffective and it is determined that prostatitis is incurable.
Duration of therapy
Effective treatment of all forms of prostatitis depends on the timely diagnosis of the pathology, the qualifications of the attending physician and the therapy he prescribes. But the most important condition is whether the patient will help himself?
How quickly he recovers depends only on the patient; its main tasks are:
- drink and inject all prescribed medications correctly;
- Avoid hypothermia and overheating as well as infection penetration.
- follow a diet;
- lead an active lifestyle;
- give up bad habits.
Then the treatment of the acute form lasts 10 to 14 days, the chronic form one month to a year. A young body copes with pathologies more easily. After treatment, it is necessary to check the health of the prostate through regular check-ups.
Do exotic techniques make sense?
How else can you get rid of prostatitis? The techniques are so diverse that you can find the most amazing methods.
Ants
- Thanks to the carboxylic acid released after the bite, these insects are able to fight prostate inflammation.
- This substance increases tissue trophism and activates blood circulation in the prostate.
- Black ants, which are widespread in our region, are suitable for therapy. The disease can be treated in this way only during the remission phase and in the absence of a carboxylic acid allergy.
hunger
Therapeutic fasting helps to activate metabolic processes, and this leads to: a reduction in subcutaneous fat; Weight loss, removal of excess fluid and toxins.
In this way, a general healing effect is achieved, but in the fight against prostatitis, such methods are not enough.
According to doctors, patients with prostate inflammation need to adhere to the principle of proper nutrition. It is better to eliminate harmful foods from your diet than to avoid food completely, even for a few days.
According to Neumyvakin
- Dr. Ivan Pavlovich Neumyvakin offers treatment of prostatitis with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
- These inexpensive remedies available to Russian patients can be easily purchased at the pharmacy or supermarket; The worrying fact is that they must be taken orally, usually on an empty stomach.
According to doctors, the specified therapeutic effect is rarely observed, and the harmful effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract is common. Therefore, before resorting to exotic methods, consult a urologist or look for real reviews from patients who have used these methods.
acupuncture
- The effect on acupuncture points of the body activates the synthesis of special substances that trigger a mechanism to combat inflammatory processes. According to representatives of oriental medicine, acupuncture will cure a disease and eliminate its cause.
- Doctors believe that reflexology as the basis of treatment cannot cope with the pathology, but as part of complex treatment it can activate the body's hidden reserves and speed up recovery.
Hirudotherapy
- Treatment with leeches is relevant because. . . is based on blood renewal.
- According to medical data, a third of the volume of biological fluid in the body is in reserve - the subcutaneous capillaries - and is not used in the general blood circulation.
- A leech bite helps to remove this reserve fluid, and by reducing its volume, renewal processes are activated. The result is improved blood supply to all parts of the body.
Hirudotherapy is one of the most effective methods of alternative treatment, but the administration of leeches must be carried out by a specialist. This allows you to achieve a therapeutic result and does not cause complications.
Massage for prostatitis
Massage for chronic prostatitis is often part of the treatment. Massage of the glandular organ is recommended for many men's health problems; she helps:
- Elimination of stagnation of prostate juice;
- Naturally remove bacteria, the remnants of their vital activity and, in advanced cases, pus.
- ensure blood circulation and therefore oxygen and nutrients in the perineum;
- Improving sperm quality (male sperm includes prostatic secretion);
- normalize sexual function.
Massage has contraindications:
- exacerbation of a urological disease;
- neoplasms;
- stones in the prostate;
- Infection.
The attending physician will lift all restrictions and issue a referral for the procedure.
Devices and devices for treatment
You can have a massage at home and don't need to learn about the procedure or take any training. You can purchase a prostate massager, of which there are many on the market.
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Vibroacoustic |
Vibrations stimulate the prostate, thereby strengthening the tone of the organ, improving blood supply and increasing the outflow of secretions |
Electric |
Improves blood and lymph flow, increases the permeability of arteries and veins, promotes metabolic processes and regeneration. |
Magnetic |
Relieves pain, relieves inflammation, restores healthy prostate function, improves blood circulation and outflow of secretions. |
Universal |
This includes exposure to magnetic radiation, heat and vibration, which have a complex effect. |
Although the price of such devices can be high, when compared to the total cost of treatment, they quickly pay for themselves. The devices help treat the chronic form and prevent exacerbations.
physical therapy
Physical activity is mandatory for pathologies, but there are several exercises that must be done regularly. They help to avoid stagnant processes and relapse of the disease.
The list includes:
- Kegel exercises;
- Bicycle;
- leans to the right, left leg;
- Pelvic raise in supine position;
- Running, squats, leg swings, jumping.
Consequences of untreated prostatitis
If inflammation of the prostate is not adequately treated, it can lead to more serious illnesses. The acute form threatens:
- inflammatory processes in parts of the urinary system;
- Formation of an abscess in the prostate;
- Development of a chronic form.
The latter leads to:
- impotence, loss of sexual abilities;
- loss of reproductive ability;
- the formation of tumors of various types;
- kidney failure;
- the appearance of kidney stones.
Prevention of prostatitis
There are two types of preventive measures: maintaining a correct lifestyle or taking medication.
Vitamin complexes with vitamins A, E, C, zinc and selenium will not be superfluous.
The list of rules for a healthy lifestyle includes:
- smoking cessation, alcohol abuse and strong substance use;
- feasible but regular physical activity;
- right nutrition;
- Purity of sexual life.
Diploma
The reviews of the majority of men who take responsible care of their men's health say that getting rid of prostatitis is difficult, but possible. Yes, therapy is not limited to tablets and suppositories.
It requires a review of all usual life activities and the abandonment of many temptations and habits, but the result exceeds expectations.
Comprehensive treatment, carried out according to all the rules, helps to fully recover from inflammation of the prostate, improve the condition of the entire body and feel younger and more active.