The prostate is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system.It produces the secretion that is part of the sperm and provides conditions for the “vital activity” of sperm.Prostate inflammation and swelling are considered the most common health problem in men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Prostatitis treatment methods are constantly improving 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.Prostate inflammation may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, symptoms characteristic of prostate inflammation are in no way associated with gland dysfunction.Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen, along with trouble urinating, can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
The 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 takes several weeks, then with chronic inflammation the patient needs to be patient in order to get not just temporary relief from symptoms, but complete recovery.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Opportunity.The sooner a patient sees a doctor, the greater their chances of full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with complex pathogenesis and therapy can only be carried out by a highly qualified doctor, based on data from a complete examination.You cannot trust methods that have not been clinically tested and the advice of traditional healers.
- Complexity.Treatment must include multiple scientifically proven therapies to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners must be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must carry out treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of treating prostatitis.Its complex includes medicines 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 prostatitis drug treatment complex:
- Antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The choice of a specific medicine depends on sensitivity tests of microorganisms to a specific active substance.
Antibiotics are used that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms in prostatitis of bacterial origin.For non-infectious inflammation of the prostate gland, these groups of drugs are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications.The duration of antibacterial therapy can be several weeks.
You should only take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the required dosage and duration of taking the medicine.Attempts at self-medication 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, in a short course of 5-7 days.These medications can stop the inflammatory process and relieve or completely eliminate the pain caused by prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.Prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, relieve pain when urinating.
- Other directions.Other groups of medications can also be used to restore urine flow, eliminate spasms, and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate, 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 and improve microcirculation.To do 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 plugs, mud panties).
These methods are especially important for chronic prostatitis, which has a recurrent course.Physiotherapy guidance in combination with medications 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 necessary 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 must actively participate 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 to the pelvic organs.Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are recommended walking, swimming, regular gymnastics, yoga and other feasible activities.This helps to improve treatment results and works to prevent one of the most common triggers of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply 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 intestine.These are products made from white flour, sweets, vegetables, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc.Although dietary changes have no true therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by intestinal pressure on the prostate.It is also recommended to exclude spicy foods, sweets and pickles from the menu, which alter the pH of the urine and can increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis, you cannot practice coitus interruptus, 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 increase in blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition under which sexual life should be interrupted is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing a treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are relevant to an individual clinical case.Do not self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that can lead to serious complications if not stopped in time.