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 on time.
Reasons for the development of the disease
The disease often occurs in men aged 25-55 and is divided into four forms:
- acute bacterial inflammation;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- non-bacterial prostatitis;
- Prostatodynia.
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs in men under 40 years of age. The development of the disease is caused by infection. The cause can be gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Determining the cause of prostatitis is carried out by laboratory tests.
Older men often develop chronic prostatitis. This is due to changes in the prostate tissue, which results in an inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Important information for men are signs of disease development, which are divided into several categories:
- the need for frequent urination;
- burning and pain during urination;
- pelvic pain;
- sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, weak erection.
A characteristic symptom of acute prostatitis is an increase in body temperature.
The course of chronic prostatitis is not accompanied by a rise in temperature and may be asymptomatic. Signs of a chronic inflammatory process are not so pronounced, so it is difficult to establish 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 treatment for prostatitis as soon as possible. This will avoid surgical intervention and the development of complications.
Treatment of diseases
The urologist prescribes drug treatment after all the necessary tests have been performed. Treatment may include medication and physical therapy. Among proven remedies for prostatitis, traditional treatment methods play an important role.
Tablets for prostatitis are selected by the doctor individually for each case, and they are antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
A course of physiotherapy with the help of laser exposure and treatment with electromagnetic fields is often prescribed.
Prostate massage is used as a general tonic to reduce the risk of complications.
During treatment, it is important to follow a healthy diet and take medicines to strengthen the body's immune system.
Penicillins and fluoroquinolones are an effective treatment for prostatitis. The list of names of drugs with these active ingredients is very long, so the doctor will tell you the exact name of the drug after a detailed examination. Reviews of patients who took these tablets for prostatitis indicate the effectiveness of this treatment.
Adherents of traditional medicine believe that the best remedy for prostatitis is preparations based on honey and propolis.
Treatment of various forms of disease
In order 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.
Prostatitis tablets and painkillers are prescribed for the treatment of acute prostatitis. Such tablets are powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics. Sometimes treatment may require hospitalization.
Treatment of infectious prostatitis is primarily aimed at eliminating the infection that caused the development of the disease. Antibiotics are also used for this. Your doctor will prescribe which medicines you should take. Self-medication with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable, because it is impossible to determine the infection at home.
For the effective treatment of chronic prostatitis, physiotherapeutic methods are used, in combination with medication 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.
The form of the drug
Medicines in different forms are used to treat the problem. It can be:
- rectal suppositories;
- injections;
- medicines in the form of enemas;
- medicines in the form of tablets.
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 drug 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 only with folk remedies; to achieve an effect, you need to use an integrated approach, which includes both traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most popular and effective method of treatment is taking pills. Broad-spectrum drugs - penicillins, tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones - are usually prescribed. Patient feedback on 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, not the main medicine for the treatment of prostatitis in men.
Reviews of men about traditional treatment are different. 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, shape the candles and put them in the refrigerator so that the medicine takes the desired shape. Suppositories are given rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. After that, you need to take a break of 40-60 days, and then repeat the course.
- Shepherd's purse grass is sold in pharmacies and used internally as a decoction. This decoction should be consumed 5 times a day during the exacerbation of the disease.
- Asparagus has a good effect on the state of the prostate, so it is recommended to consume freshly squeezed juice during the entire treatment. To achieve tangible results, you need to drink at least 500 ml of juice per day.
- Pumpkin has been known for its healing properties since ancient times. Pumpkin juice and seeds are used for prostatitis. 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 very curable, while the treatment of chronic prostatitis may require surgical intervention.
Disease prevention
In order 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 contain fresh fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventive medicine, 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 implement a series of measures to improve the body's immune defenses.
Hypothermia of the pelvic organs is extremely harmful for men. You must ensure that your clothing is appropriate for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.