The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces a secretion that is part of the sperm and provides the conditions for the "life activity" of the sperm.Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common health problem for men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Prostatitis treatment methods are constantly being improved, and this problem has attracted the attention of the entire world 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.
Special difficulties are associated with the treatment of chronic prostatitis.Frequent relapses of the disease and low efficiency of therapy are caused by many causes of pathology and various symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate does not have to be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases the symptoms characteristic of inflammation of the prostate are not related to gland dysfunction at all.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen along with problems with urination 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 urologists-andrologists and other specialists.And if in the case of an acute course of the disease and a timely consultation with the doctor, the therapy will last several weeks, then in the case of chronic inflammation the patient should be patient in order to achieve not only a temporary relief of symptoms, but also a complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Timeliness.The sooner the patient consults a doctor, the greater the chances of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease of complex pathogenesis, and therapy can be carried out only 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, because prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must approach the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations.
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes drugs with a different spectrum of action.The treatment regimen is determined individually for each individual case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the drug complex for the treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the culture shows the presence of pathogenic microflora.The choice of a specific drug depends on tests on the sensitivity of microorganisms to a specific active substance.
Antibiotics are used to suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious inflammation of the prostate, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibacterial therapy can be several weeks.
Antibiotics should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the necessary dose and duration of taking the medicine.Attempts to self-medicate will lead to an imbalance of microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as 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 course of 5-7 days.These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and alleviate or completely eliminate the pain caused by prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.It is prescribed for relaxing the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieving pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore urine flow, relieve spasms, and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of treatment of prostatitis
For the 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 plants or solutions of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud panties).
These methods are especially important in chronic prostatitis that has a recurring course.Physiotherapy in combination with drugs helps both in the treatment of prostatitis and in eliminating the negative impact of the pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also needed if, against the background of prostate inflammation, erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or complications of a psychogenic nature are observed.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists in following the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.This plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs.Therefore, walking, swimming, regular gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities are recommended for men suffering from prostatitis.This helps to improve treatment results and acts as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis – insufficient blood flow to the prostate.
- Diet correction.You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase the formation of gases in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal proteins, etc.Although dietary changes have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate.It is also recommended to exclude from the menu spicy, sweet food 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, intimate contacts play an important role, but ejaculation and the resulting increased blood circulation in the prostate.The only condition under which sexual life should be paused is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing the course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are relevant to the individual clinical case.You should not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.