Inflammation of the prostate gland is quite common. The disease is accompanied by prostate swelling and can cause 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 time.
Causes of disease development
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 provoked 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. It is caused by changes in the tissue of the prostate gland, which leads to an inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Important information for men is the signs of the development of the disease, which are divided into several categories:
- frequent need to urinate;
- burning sensation and pain during urination;
- pain in the pelvic organs;
- 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 an increase in temperature and may be asymptomatic. Signs of a chronic inflammatory process are not very pronounced, so it is difficult to diagnose 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.
Treatment of prostatitis should be started as early as possible. This will prevent surgical intervention and the development of complications.
treatment of disease
After conducting all necessary examinations, the urologist prescribes drug treatment. Treatment may include both medication and physical therapy. Traditional methods of treatment play an important role among proven prostatitis remedies.
Tablets for the treatment of prostatitis are selected individually by the doctor in each case and are antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
A course of physiotherapy using 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 remedy 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 received these tablets for prostatitis indicate the effectiveness of this treatment.
Followers of traditional medicine believe that the best medicine 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 examinations. Then the doctor determines the form of the disease and prescribes an effective treatment.
Prostatitis tablets and painkillers are prescribed for the treatment of acute inflammation of the prostate gland. 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 what medications you should take. Self-medication with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable, because it is impossible to determine the infection at home.
For effective treatment of chronic prostatitis, physiotherapeutic methods are used, along 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.
form of drugs
Medicines in different forms are used to solve the problem. It can be:
- rectal suppositories;
- injections;
- drugs in the form of an enema;
- Medicines in the form of tablets.
Rectal suppositories have a good analgesic effect and have antibacterial properties. Medicines 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 for 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.
Pebble-shaped preparations are widely used in folk medicine. This method involves the introduction of warm herbal infusions and decoctions, which have an antibacterial effect. However, prostatitis cannot be treated with folk remedies alone, to achieve the effect, you need to use an integrated approach that includes both traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most popular and effective method of treatment is taking pills. As a rule, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed - penicillins, tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. Feedback from patients about the effectiveness of such products is only positive.
Traditional medicine for prostatitis
Folk remedies have proven their effectiveness in combination with traditional medical therapy. Traditional methods of treatment should be used as an adjunct, not the main means of treating prostatitis in men.
Men's reviews of traditional treatment are mixed. This is because 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, prepare candles and put them in the refrigerator so that the medicine takes the desired form. Suppositories are injected rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. After that, you need to take a break of 40-60 days and repeat the course.
- Herb Shepherd's purse is sold in pharmacies and used internally as a decoction. During exacerbation of the disease, this decoction should be consumed 5 times a day.
- Asparagus has a good effect on the state of the prostate gland, so it is recommended to take freshly squeezed juice throughout the treatment period. To achieve tangible results, you should consume at least 500 ml of juice per day.
- Pumpkin has long been known for its healing properties. Pumpkin juice and seeds are used for prostatitis. Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice should be consumed daily in large quantities. The seeds are a tasty and healthy way to prevent the development of prostatitis in men.
We must remember that the first signs of the disease should be treated immediately. The initial stage of the disease is highly curable, but the 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.
Proper nutrition is an important component of preventive measures. A man's diet should include fresh fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventive measure, 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 method of contraception, which can also lead to the development of prostatitis.
Regular physical activity will help prevent stagnant processes in the pelvic organs. Cycling or jogging is a good way to improve blood circulation in the pelvis.
Prostatitis often develops against the background of reduced immunity. To prevent this, it is necessary to take vitamins and a combination of measures to improve the immune defense of the body.
Hypothermia of pelvic organs is extremely harmful for men. You should ensure that your clothing is appropriate for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.