Prostatitis in men: symptoms, treatment, medications, types of prostatitis

The manifestation of prostatitis can be determined by several signs, and if they correspond to your symptoms, you should immediately seek help from a urologist, as treatment in the early stages is always more effective.

prostatitis in men

The first symptoms of prostatitis in men

  • pain in the perineum and above the pubis
  • problems with urination;
  • decreased libido and erection;
  • general malaise;
  • It happens that the patient notices the release of drops of white secretion in the morning.
  • body temperature rises to 38 degrees

It is also important to note that the symptoms of prostatitis present signs of other dangerous diseases, such as cystitis, benign prostate tumors and bladder cancer.

Almost all men are at risk, so you need to be checked regularly for prostatitis.But the disease more often affects older men.Many men fundamentally ignore this therapy and seek help when the disease is at an advanced stage and cannot be cured.First of all, when a patient presents with this problem, they receive a diagnosis.This is necessary for an accurate diagnosis and severity of the disease.
The first thing the doctor prescribes is prostate juice and a blood test.If the patient has bacterial prostatitis, these tests will be sufficient, but additional tests may be prescribed:

  • studies of urethral flora;
  • rectal examination of the prostate;
  • ultrasound examination of the perineum.

The disease can cause stagnant processes, so the treatment method changes.At this stage, it is of fundamental importance to discover the cause of the disease in order to initiate the correct therapy that will save the patient from the disease.

Treatment of bacterial prostatitis in men

In the treatment of bacterial prostatitis, when the patient has great difficulty urinating and severe pain, in these cases they can be admitted to a hospital, where all the conditions exist to alleviate the patient's condition.

First of all, the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs, as they are most effective for bacterial prostatitis;the doctor may also prescribe immunostimulants to speed up the positive result.And don't forget that relapses of this disease are quite common.

Standard treatment acute infectious prostatitis.
Most of the time, acute infectious inflammation can be cured with medication alone.The best medicines in this case:

Antibiotics They destroy pathogenic microflora.Medications are prescribed based on test results, but broad-spectrum antimicrobials are generally used.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs They relieve symptoms, improving the patient's general condition, most often with the use of suppositories.
Local and internal immunostimulating agents. To stimulate and increase immunity

Treatment of congestive inflammation of prostatitis

Prostate massage for prostatitis

For congestion in the pelvic region in the form of prostate massage.This is a direct massage of the inflamed organ using the rectal method.After this procedure, it is possible to eliminate all stagnant fluid (prostate secretion, venous blood).The massage must be performed by a highly qualified specialist.

Additionally, the following procedures can be used:

  • magnetic therapy;
  • ultrasonic influence;
  • use of high frequency current.

Contraindications for physiotherapeutic procedures:
In the acute course of the disease, physiotherapeutic procedures are contraindicated, therefore they are used during the remission period to obtain a lasting result, and sometimes a complete cure.To ensure that these procedures do not cause harm to health, the patient undergoes a detailed examination.

Treatment of chronic prostatitis with folk remedies

To treat this complex disease in complex therapy effectively connect folk remedies, they harmoniously contribute to the treasury for faster recovery.Let's consider the most effective means:

  • Artemisia, has an antibacterial effect, can be used in dry form and in the form of tea leaves.

to 150ml.fermented wormwood: 1 teaspoon of dry herb, pour boiling water, take 50 ml 3 times a day.

It is advisable to consult a doctor before use.

Wormwood perfectly stimulates the immune system and perfectly fights the inflammatory process.But you need to know that absinthe cannot be drunk for a long time.

  • Honey, It can be consumed pure or added to tea.If the honey is natural, it contains a large amount of useful substances.Do not consume more than 150 g per day, as long as you do not consume sugar.
  • Parsley , the seeds, leaves and roots of the plant are used for treatment.Tinctures are prepared from seeds and roots according to the same recipes: 1 tbsp.pour 100 grams into a spoon.boiling water and leave for 24 hours.It is recommended to squeeze the juice from the leafy part of the plant and consume it immediately.
  • Pumpkin seeds.Pumpkin seeds are a storehouse of vitamins, micro- and macroelements useful for the male body, the use of which can prevent the development of prostatitis and influence a speedy recovery when the disease develops.Only 30-40 grains per day will be needed for preventive purposes to prevent the development of diseases of the male genitourinary system.
  • Onion. Many home medicine experts claim that the best folk remedy for prostatitis is onions and onion peels.There are many different ways to use onions to improve prostate health:

It is very beneficial for the male reproductive organ to eat a small head of onion and its green feathers every day.
Wash the onion skin and boil it in boiling water for 5 minutes.When the decoction is infused, it must be strained and consumed 1 tablespoon 3 times a day for a month.
In case of acute development of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, it is necessary to grate 3 small onions on a fine grater, pour 3 cups of boiling water and let it brew for 24 hours.Take 50 ml every hour.

  • Mumiyo. An organic product of natural origin - mumiyo - has long been used to treat prostatitis.When you start taking mumiyo:

Prostate inflammation decreases and then disappears completely;
Pain in the pelvic region is alleviated;
The general condition of the genitourinary system improves.
The most famous way to use mumiyo for prostatitis is to take 0.2 grams of the product 2 times a day, washed down with carrot, blueberry or sea buckthorn juice.After 10 days, the dosage should be doubled (up to 0.4 grams) and taken for another 10 days.During the third 10 days, mumiyo should be taken at a dose of 0.6 grams.After a week break, the monthly cycle of therapy is repeated.

  • Pine baths.If the cause of prostatitis is associated with the development of a bacterial infection, then warm pine baths will have a very good antimicrobial effect.In your power:
    • Anesthetize and relieve prostate inflammation;
    • Restore organ secretion;
    • Relax and improve urine flow.

To prepare pine concentrate, you need to take 200 grams of pine branches (it can be spruce or cedar), pour 2 liters of boiling water and cook over low heat for 2-3 hours.After this time, most of the water will boil and the broth will turn into an extract.

The concentrate must be prepared immediately before bathing;it must be fresh.Make the water level in the bath approximately to the middle of the chest, lower is possible, higher is strictly contraindicated.For 15 minutes, it is necessary to rub the pelvic area until slight redness appears, activating blood circulation.If the procedures are carried out daily, the duration of treatment is 10-14 days.

Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies should not interfere with the main therapy;you should not abandon pharmaceutical medicines in favor of the listed remedies.

Surgery for prostatitis

Surgeries to treat prostatitis are used very rarely.Because at the moment they are ineffective and cause many side effects (erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders).But in some cases, surgical intervention cannot be avoided.And it occurs if the disease has complicated and a condition has arisen that threatens the patient's life.Multiple abscesses, inability to urinate, suspected tumor are indications for surgery.

The operation involves removing all or part of the prostate;an abscess may also be drained to eliminate pus.Depending on the severity of the complications encountered, the appropriate type of operation is selected.Recovery after surgery takes about 10 days.In approximately 50% of cases, complete cure can be achieved through partial removal.This percentage keeps many people away from this method of getting rid of the disease.

What side effects may occur during therapy?

Due to inappropriate or prolonged use of antibacterial agents, the following side effects may occur:

  • deterioration of general condition;
  • pain in the right hypochondrium;
  • diarrhea;
  • vomit.

Be sure to take all medications as directed.Do not exceed the dosage.If the condition worsens, contact a specialist immediately to adjust the treatment.Due to the danger that arises when taking antibiotics in tablets, it is necessary to focus on restoring your own immunity.This is the only way to quickly deal with the disease without causing serious damage to other organs.

Additional recommendations

In addition to drug therapy, certain rules must be followed.If the injury is acute, it is necessary:

  • maintain bed rest;
  • refuse sexual relations;
  • drink plenty of fluids.

If the disease is chronic, it is important:

  • move and lightly load the pelvic region;
  • during the remission period, have regular sex life
  • eat right;
  • be examined regularly.

After a certain period of time without recurrences, as well as when tests confirm the absence of infection, the disease is considered cured.To achieve a complete cure, it is necessary to adhere to specialized prevention.

Effective medications for prostatitis:

It is impossible to choose one and the best remedy for prostatitis that can cure all types of prostatitis.An antibacterial medication will not help a patient with a parasitic form of infection and vice versa.

There are many effective medications for treating prostate inflammation, but you cannot prescribe them just by reading reviews from people on the Internet.