Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate that is characterized by inflammation of the organ. Symptoms in acute form include fever, chills, fever, cramps when urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and scrotum. The chronic form of the disease usually has no noticeable symptoms. Therapy for acute prostatitis consists in the use of drugs. In rare cases, surgery is required. Chronic prostatitis can be effectively treated with both drugs and folk remedies.
Treatment of acute prostatitis with medication
Acute prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate caused by an infection. The disease is characterized by the appearance of prostate edema and the formation of purulent foci in its tissues.
The following groups of drugs are used for treatment:
- antibiotics.Medicines are the main weapon in the fight against prostatitis. To choose the right drug, you need to find out which microorganism caused prostatitis. It is necessary to make a bacterial culture from prostate juice. The duration of therapy is about a month or more. The main classes of antibiotics used to treat the prostate are: beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, macrolides.
- muscle relaxants.Serves to relax the pelvic muscles and the urinary organs. This will help relieve pain and normalize urination.
- diuretics.The use of medicines in this class is to ensure the complete elimination of urine. With complex therapy, alpha-1 blockers are prescribed.
- antispasmodic.Medicines in this class are used to relax vascular smooth muscles, which activates microcirculation in the blood, relieves pain and improves the release of secretions from the prostate.
When choosing a drug, do not succumb to the influence of aggressive advertising, which prescribes the treatment of prostatitis with expensive imported drugs. It should be understood that inexpensive drugs are no worse than foreign analogues, since the effectiveness of treatment is influenced by the active substance of the drug, and not by the trade name and colorful packaging.
Chronic disease control
Treatment of prostatitis with medication consists of prescribing pain relievers, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, and steroid drugs.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of the disease.
Lifestyle changes play a special role in the fight against chronic prostatitis: rationalizing diet, giving up bad habits, increasing physical activity, avoiding stressful situations.
Popular drugs for prostate therapy
Today there are a large number of drugs of various classes for the treatment of prostatitis. However, patients and doctors prefer certain drugs.
The list of the most popular medicines looks like this:
- A medicine whose main substance is the extract of the Serenoa plant. The substance prevents further proliferation of prostate tissue, reduces the pressure in the bladder, facilitates the urination process and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The effect of using the drug is manifested in an improvement in urination and a man's general condition. The drug is taken once a day, the duration of admission is determined by the doctor.
- A veterinary drug used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a wide spectrum of action: it shows an organotropic (selective) property in relation to the prostate, reduces edema and leukocyte infiltration of the prostate, normalizes the secretion function and activates the tone of the bladder. The drug activates microcirculation in the prostate by inhibiting the process of thrombus formation and preventing the formation of venous thrombosis in the prostate. The candles come on quickly. They are used both with chronic manifestations of the disease and during the recovery period after surgery on the prostate. The drug is used one candle a day. The entry period is 10 days. Side effects of the drug can be manifested by itching in the anus.
- A medicine that affects the disease by reducing the swelling of the prostate and activating the blood supply to the pelvic area. The drug has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, increases the tone of the prostate and urinary bladder, improves immunity. It is made as an injection or a rectal suppository. Suppositories need to be injected into the anus twice a day. The course duration is 7-10 days.
- The drug whose therapeutic effect is based on inhibiting the action of the male sex hormone testosterone on the growth of prostate tissue. The production of DHT decreases, which helps reduce the size of the prostate. This will make it easier for you to urinate. The tablets are used in an amount of one per day. The drug is a long-term drug. The duration of therapy should be at least six months.
- A drug that belongs to the class of "antibiotics" and is prescribed to treat acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis. A medicine is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution for injection and in the form of tablets endowed with bactericidal properties against staphylococci, streptococci and other gram-positive bacteria. In tablet form, the drug is taken every five hours at 0. 5 to 1 g.
- A medicine that is produced in the form of capsules with a modified release of the active ingredient. The drug is prescribed for dysuric diseases and benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis. Contraindications to the use of the drug are liver disease. Take the medicine orally immediately after breakfast and drink plenty of fluids. The dosage is one capsule once a day.
- A drug of plant origin and not a drug. Indeed, this is a fast-acting complex natural remedy made from extracts of ginseng, safflower leucea, yellow zelenchuk, goji berries, potentilla erectus, sage, and Caucasian discorea. Thanks to the active ingredients, the drug increases sexual desire, erection and normalizes blood circulation in the affected area. This leads to the elimination of congestion in the prostate and the restoration of the lost functions of the genitourinary system. The therapeutic effect is also manifested in improving the emotional state of a man, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, self-confidence increases and sleep returns to normal. The big advantage is the lack of side effects.
prostate massage
In addition to drugs and folk remedies, the treatment of prostatitis should be accompanied by a prostate massage. It is recommended that the procedure be performed in a medical facility by a qualified specialist.
The massage is carried out as follows:
- The man takes the knee-elbow position and relaxes the muscles of the pelvis as much as possible.
- The doctor puts on gloves and inserts his index finger into the anus.
- The specialist examines the anterior rectal wall. After the doctor finds the prostate, he applies light pressure.
This procedure triggers the release of glandular secretions into the urethra. After prostate massage, it is advisable to conduct tests to determine the dynamics of the disease.
An important positive effect of prostate massage is the improvement of the blood flow to the prostate, which leads to an increase in its protective properties and the activation of regeneration processes in the organ.
Fighting prostatitis at home
Treating prostatitis is a lengthy process. In this regard, for treating the disease, it is effective to use not only drugs but also alternative treatments. At home, the most popular method of treating prostatitis is the use of tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants.
Effective treatments for prostatitis:
- Celandine broth.Folk remedies can be used both simultaneously with drug therapy, and after its completion. The broth is made as follows: 150 g of dry grass is poured with 1 liter of boiling water and left for several hours. After filtering through a cheesecloth, about 300 g of honey is added to the composition and 20-30 g are consumed the evening before each meal. Positive results will be felt after a few days of exposure.
- Pumpkin seeds. The healing properties of pumpkin seeds are based on their high zinc content. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to consume 50-70 grams of seeds daily. Another way to eat pumpkin seeds is with pumpkin balls. To prepare them, you need to grind 0. 5 kilograms of raw seeds in a blender and add 300 grams of honey. After that, you can roll up small balls from the resulting mixture and use them several times a day.
- Hazel infusion.Due to the presence of a large number of trace elements and tannins, it is a good helper in the complex treatment of prostatitis. Infusion has a tonic effect, increases immunity. Bark or hazel leaves are used to make a medicinal broth. You can use two parts of the plant at the same time. The composition is prepared as follows: 30 g of crushed dry bark or leaves are brewed in a thermos with 300 ml of boiling water and left to infuse for 10-12 hours. After that, the broth is filtered through a cheesecloth and drunk 50 milliliters the evening before each meal.
- Tincture of aspen bark.The medicinal properties of aspen bark are the same as those of hazel bark - due to the high content of trace elements and tannins in the plant. To make the tincture, 85 g of dry, crushed bark is placed in a 0. 5 liter glass and 250 milliliters of vodka or alcohol are added. The time required for the infusion of the medicinal composition is 14-16 days. Drink 1-2 teaspoons of tincture the evening before each meal.
- parsley.The plant has the ability to reduce inflammation in the prostate and normalize the genitourinary system. Vitamins, trace elements, organic acids and other compounds found in large quantities in the plant are responsible for these properties of parsley. For example, 100 grams of parsley contains two daily amounts of provitamin A, and vitamin C is almost four times that of lemon. In addition, parsley contains inulin, a natural analogue of insulin. The substance can lower blood sugar levels. Parsley juice should be taken 20 milliliters the evening before each meal. Medicinal broth can be made from parsley seeds. To do this, grind 60 grams of seeds in a blender and pour them with a glass of boiling water. After a two-hour infusion, the broth must be filtered through a cheesecloth and consumed 20 to 30 milliliters before each meal.
- Kalanchoe tincture.There are two ways to harness the healing properties of a plant to treat prostatitis: by preparing a Kalanchoe tincture and preparing a brew. The tincture is made by mixing 100 grams of crushed leaves and 200 milliliters of vodka or alcohol. The tincture is ready to use after three weeks. It is only necessary to filter the composition through a cheesecloth. You drink 10-15 milliliters of healing fluid on the evening before each meal. The duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- Brothmade from chestnut peel.Chestnuts are used in folk medicine as a tonic, immunomodulatory agent. To fight prostatitis, it is particularly important to have normal functioning of the body's immune system. To make the healing tincture, use the crushed peel of ripe chestnuts in the amount of 40 grams per 0. 5 liters of water. The bowl is poured with boiling water in a thermos and kept for 10-12 hours. After that, the composition is filtered through a cheesecloth and drunk with 20-30 milliliters on the evening before each meal.
Needle baths
At home, for the treatment of prostatitis, medicinal herbs can be used in preparation for baths. The substances contained in the needles effectively relieve inflammation, relax and soothe. To prepare a bath, you can use a ready-made or made with your own hands pharmacy infusion.
To prepare the infusion yourself, you need to brew 500 grams of pine needles with 2 liters of boiling water and let it steep for 2-3 hours. After that, the composition must be filtered through a cheesecloth and poured into a water bath. The water temperature should be between 36-38 degrees. The bath time is 20-25 minutes.
Microclysters from prostatitis
To treat prostatitis, it makes sense to use microclysters with warm mineral or hydrogen sulfide water. The procedure is performed by placing 40 ml of medicinal water in a rubber ball and inserting it into the rectum. It is recommended to keep the fluid in the bowel for as long as possible.
Oil microclysters with propolis also have pronounced healing properties. It is recommended to use sea buckthorn, rose hip, and plantain oils. For one procedure, it is necessary to mix 30 milligrams of purified propolis with warm oil in the amount of 100 grams. Heat the composition in a water bath to a temperature of 80 degrees and let it cool. After cooling, filter through the cheesecloth and use as directed. The result after the procedure appears almost immediately - the pain subsides, the process of urination is restored. Propolis and oils are effective anti-inflammatory substances, they increase the protective properties of the body and effectively destroy harmful microflora.
Treating prostatitis is a long and difficult process. To get a positive result, it is not enough just to use drugs and folk remedies. It is necessary to radically change the way of life: give up cigarettes and alcohol, balance the diet, avoid stressful states, hypothermia and normalize sex life.