Prostate inflammation is quite common. The disease is accompanied by swelling of the prostate gland 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 consult a doctor in a timely manner.
Reasons for the development of the disease
The disease frequently occurs in men aged between 25 and 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 may be gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Determining the cause of prostatitis is done through laboratory tests.
Older men often develop chronic prostatitis. This is due to changes in the prostate tissue, resulting in an inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Important information for men are the signs of development of the disease, which are divided into several categories:
- the need to urinate frequently;
- burning sensation and pain when urinating;
- pain in the pelvic organs;
- sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, weak erection.
In 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 may be asymptomatic. Signs of a chronic inflammatory process are not so pronounced, so it can be difficult to diagnose it on your own.
As soon as the first signs of prostatitis appear, treatment must 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 carrying out all the necessary tests. Treatment may include medication and physical therapy. Among the proven remedies for prostatitis, traditional treatment methods play an important role.
Tablets for prostatitis are selected by the doctor individually in each case and are antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
Often, a course of physiotherapy with laser exposure and treatment with electromagnetic fields is 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 are penicillins and fluoroquinolones. The list of names of medicines with these active ingredients is very large, so the doctor will tell you the exact name of the medicine after a detailed examination. Reviews of patients who took these pills for prostatitis indicate the effectiveness of this treatment.
Adherents of traditional medicine believe that the best medicine for prostatitis are 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 pills and pain relievers are prescribed. These tablets are potent broad-spectrum antibiotics. Sometimes treatment may require hospitalization.
Treatment of infectious prostatitis is mainly aimed at eliminating the infection that caused the development of the disease. Antibiotics are also used for this. Your doctor will prescribe which medications you should take. Self-treatment with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable, as it is impossible to determine the infection at home.
To effectively treat chronic prostatitis, physiotherapeutic methods are used, in combination with medications and strengthening massages.
The most serious form of the disease is bacterial prostatitis. This form is fraught with serious complications if treatment is not started on time.
Drug form
To treat the problem, medications are used in different forms. Could it be:
- rectal suppositories;
- injections;
- medicines in the form of an enema;
- medicines in tablet form.
Rectal suppositories have a good analgesic effect and antibacterial properties. Preparations in the form of suppositories are well and quickly absorbed, which makes this treatment extremely effective. The course of therapy usually lasts up to 10 days.
Injections in the treatment of prostatitis are used so that the medicine quickly penetrates the blood. This 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, it is necessary to use an integrated approach, which includes traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most popular and effective treatment method is taking pills. Broad-spectrum drugs are usually prescribed - penicillins, tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. 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 treatment methods should be used as auxiliaries and not as the main remedy in the treatment of prostatitis in men.
Men's reviews of 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 the two ingredients, form candles and place them in the refrigerator so that the medicine takes the desired shape. Suppositories are administered rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. Then you need to take a break for 40 to 60 days and then repeat the course again.
- The Shepherd's Purse herb is sold in pharmacies and used internally as a decoction. This decoction should be consumed 5 times a day during an exacerbation of the disease.
- Asparagus has a good effect on the condition of the prostate gland, therefore it is recommended to consume freshly squeezed juice throughout the treatment. To obtain tangible results, you need to drink 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 is important to remember that the disease must be treated immediately when the first signs appear. The early 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 preventative 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 stopping sexual intercourse is an extremely ineffective means of contraception, which can also cause the development of prostatitis.
Regular physical activity will help avoid stagnant processes in the pelvic organs. Cycling or running are good ways to improve blood circulation in the pelvis.
Prostatitis often develops against a background of reduced immunity. 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 your clothing is appropriate for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.