Prostatitis is a fairly common condition. The disease is accompanied by swelling of the prostate and can lead to serious complications if treatment is not started promptly. As soon as the first signs of the development of the disease appear, it is the duty of every man to promptly see a doctor.
Cause of development of the disease
The disease usually occurs in men between the ages of 25-55 years old and is divided into 4 types:
- acute bacterial inflammation;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- non-bacterial prostatitis;
- Prostate pain.
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs in men under 40 years of age. The development of the disease is provoked by infection. The cause may be gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomonas. Determining the cause of prostatitis is done through laboratory tests.
Older men often suffer from chronic prostatitis. This is due to changes in the tissue of the prostate, which leads to the inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Important information for men are the signs of development of the disease, which are divided into several types:
- frequent need to urinate;
- burning sensation and pain when urinating;
- pain in the pelvic organs;
- Sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, weak erection.
For acute prostatitis, the characteristic symptom is increased body temperature.
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The process of chronic prostatitis is not accompanied by an increase in temperature and may be asymptomatic. Signs of chronic inflammation are not so obvious, so self-diagnosis is difficult.
As soon as the first signs of prostatitis appear, treatment must be started immediately, otherwise complications may occur:
- sepsis;
- dry;
- the need for surgical intervention;
- kidney disease;
- chronic cystitis.
You need to start treating prostatitis as soon as possible. This will avoid surgical intervention and the development of complications.
Cure
The urologist prescribes drug treatment after carrying out all the necessary tests. Treatment may include medication and physical therapy. Among the proven methods of treating prostatitis, traditional treatments play an important role.
Tablets for prostatitis are selected by the doctor individually in each case and are antiviral and antibacterial.
A course of physical therapy using lasers and electromagnetic field treatment is often 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 is penicillin and fluoroquinolones. The list of drug names with these active ingredients is very large, so the doctor will tell you the exact name of the drug after a detailed examination. Reviews from patients who took these pills to treat prostatitis show the effectiveness of this treatment.
Followers of traditional medicine believe that the best cure for prostatitis is 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 testing. Then the doctor will determine the form of the disease and prescribe effective treatment.
To treat acute prostatitis, prostatitis drugs and pain relievers are prescribed. Such pills are potent 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 what medications you should take. Self-treatment with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable because the infection cannot be determined at home.
To effectively treat chronic prostatitis, people use physical therapy methods, combined with medication and enhanced massage.
The most severe form of the disease is bacterial prostatitis. This form has a high risk of developing serious complications if treatment is not started on time.
Drug form
To treat the problem, drugs in different forms are used. It can:
- rectal suppositories;
- injection;
- medicine in the form of an enema;
- medicine in pill form.
Rectal suppositories have a good analgesic effect and have antibacterial properties. Preparations in suppository form are well and quickly absorbed, which makes such treatment extremely effective. Treatment usually lasts up to 10 days.
Injections in the treatment of prostatitis help the drug absorb quickly 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 decoctions and infusions that have an antibacterial effect. However, prostatitis should not be treated only with folk remedies, to achieve effectiveness, you need to use a comprehensive approach, including traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most common and effective treatment is medication. Most often, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed - penicillin, tetracycline or fluoroquinolones. Feedback from patients about the effectiveness of such products is only positive.
Folk remedies to treat prostatitis
Folk remedies have proven their effectiveness when combined with traditional drug therapy. Traditional methods of treatment should be used as an auxiliary measure and not as the main means of treating prostatitis in men.
Men's reviews about traditional treatment are mixed. This is due to the fact that traditional medicine does not provide immediate pain relief. Traditional methods include a long course of treatment.
- Candles with propolis and cocoa butter. You need to mix both ingredients, form a candle and put it in the refrigerator so that the medicine takes the desired shape. Suppositories are administered rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. After that, you need to rest for 40-60 days and then repeat the course again.
- Shepherd's Wallet herb is sold in pharmacies and taken internally as a decoction. This decoction should be consumed 5 times a day during periods of exacerbation of the disease.
- Asparagus has a beneficial effect on the condition of the prostate, so it is recommended to drink fresh juice throughout the treatment process. To achieve visible results, you need to drink at least 500 ml of juice per day.
- Pumpkin has long been famous for its medicinal properties. For prostatitis, pumpkin juice and seeds are used. Fresh pumpkin juice should be drunk daily in large quantities. The seeds are a delicious and healthy way to prevent the development of prostatitis in men.
It should be remembered that the disease must be treated as soon as the first signs appear. The early stages of the disease are highly treatable, while treatment of chronic prostatitis may require surgical intervention.
Disease prevention
To prevent the development of the disease, it is very important for men to take preventive measures.
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An important component of preventive measures is proper nutrition. Men's diet should include fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid drinking too much alcohol. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventative remedy, so it is extremely important to include them in your daily menu.
Prostatitis is caused by infections, including sexually transmitted diseases. Men should avoid unsafe sex.
It should be remembered that interrupted sexual intercourse is an extremely ineffective contraceptive, it 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 pelvic area.
Prostatitis often develops against the background of reduced immunity. To avoid this, it is necessary to take vitamins and take a series of measures to improve the body's immune defenses.
Pelvic hypothermia is extremely harmful to men. You need to make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.