The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male reproductive 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 in men, especially in adulthood and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly improving, 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 origin, 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 effectiveness of therapy are caused by many causes of the pathology and various symptoms.Inflammation of the prostate gland may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, 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 urinating 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 a urologist-andrologist and other specialists.And if the therapy will take several weeks in the case of an acute course of the disease and a timely consultation with a doctor, then a patient with chronic inflammation needs to 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 earlier the patient consults a doctor, the higher the chance of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- professionalism.Prostatitis is a disease with a 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 are not clinically tested and the advice of traditional healers.
- difficulty.To achieve maximum effect, treatment should include multiple scientifically proven treatments.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must accept the treatment responsibly and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Drug treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main method of prostatitis treatment.Its complex includes drugs 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 treatment complex for prostatitis:
- antibacterial agents.Antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis if the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by culture results.The choice of a specific drug depends on the sensitivity tests of microorganisms to a specific active substance.
In prostatitis of bacterial origin, antibiotics are used to suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms.In 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.
You should only take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.Only he can determine the necessary dosage and duration of the drug.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-term course of 5-7 days.These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and alleviate or completely eliminate pain due to prostatitis.
- Adrenergic blockers.It is prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, to relieve pain during urination.
- other directions.Other groups of drugs can also be used to restore urine flow, eliminate spasms and relieve pain.
When purulent exudate accumulates in the prostate gland, surgical treatment is indicated.
Auxiliary methods of prostatitis treatment
For effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to eliminate swelling in pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation.For this we use:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- micronema with decoctions of medicinal herbs or solutions of medicinal substances;
- diathermy of the rectum;
- Mud therapy (rectal tampons, mud panties).
These methods are especially important in chronic prostatitis, which has a recurring course.Physiotherapy along with medication helps both to treat prostatitis and to eliminate the negative impact of pathology on general health.In some cases, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary if erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or psychogenic complications are observed against the background of inflammation of the prostate gland.
Compliance with medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists of the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.It plays an important role in restoring blood circulation in the pelvic organs.Therefore, walking, swimming, regular exercise, yoga and other possible activities are recommended for men suffering from prostatitis.It helps to improve the results of treatment and acts as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate gland.
- Diet correction.You should limit the consumption of food that contributes to the development of constipation and increases the formation of gases in the intestines.These are products made from white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal proteins, etc.Although changes in diet have no real therapeutic value, they can significantly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis by reducing intestinal pressure on the prostate gland.It is also recommended to exclude spicy, sweet foods and pickles from the menu, which change the pH of urine and can increase dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.If you have prostatitis, you cannot have interrupted coitus, forced abstinence or delayed ejaculation.Intimate contacts play an important role in the treatment of this disease, but ejaculation and as a result increasing blood circulation in the prostate gland.The only condition under which sexual life should be stopped is painful ejaculation or other unpleasant sensations during arousal.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are appropriate for an individual clinical case.You cannot self-medicate: prostatitis is a disease that, if not stopped in time, can lead to serious complications.