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

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

Prostatitis in men

The first signs of prostatitis in men

  • pain in the perineum and above the pubis
  • urinary problems;
  • decreased libido and erection;
  • general malaise;
  • This is when the patient reports the release of drops of white discharge in the morning.
  • Body temperature rises to 38 degrees

It should also be noted that the symptoms of prostatitis are symptoms of other dangerous diseases such as cystitis, malignant prostate tumors and bladder cancer.

Almost all men are at risk, so you should be regularly examined for prostatitis.But the disease affects older men more often.Many men fundamentally ignore this therapy and seek help when the disease is in an advanced state and cannot be treated.First of all, when a patient presents with this problem, it is diagnosed.This is necessary for an accurate diagnosis and severity of the disease.
The first thing the doctor prescribes is a prostate fluid and blood test.If the patient has bacterial prostatitis, these tests are 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, then the treatment method changes.At this stage, it is fundamentally important to find the cause of the disease in order to start the right therapy that will cure the disease.

Treatment of bacterial prostatitis in men

When treating bacterial prostatitis, if the patient has severe urination and severe pain, in such cases, he can be admitted to the hospital, where there are all conditions to alleviate the patient's condition.

First of all, the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs, because they are the most effective for bacterial prostatitis;The doctor can also prescribe immunostimulants to speed up the positive result.Do not forget that relapses of this disease are quite frequent.

Standard treatment Acute infectious prostatitis.
In most cases, acute infectious inflammation can only be treated with medication.The best drugs in this case are:

Antibiotics They destroy pathogenic microflora.Drugs are prescribed according to the test results, but generally broad-spectrum antimicrobials are used.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs They relieve the symptoms and thereby facilitate the general condition of the patient, in most cases they use suppositories.
Local and internal immunostimulating agents. Stimulate and increase immunity

Treatment of compressive 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 get rid of all stagnant fluid (prostate secretion, venous blood).Massage should be performed by a highly qualified specialist.

In addition, the following procedures can be used:

  • magnetic therapy;
  • ultrasound effect;
  • using high frequency current.

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

Treatment of chronic prostatitis with folk remedies

To treat this complex disease complex therapy Effectively close folk remedies, they damage the treasury for a faster recovery.Let's consider the most effective tool:

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

For 150 ml.Brewed Wormwood: 1 teaspoon of dry herb, pour boiling water, drink 50 ml 3 times a day.

It is recommended to consult a doctor before use.

Wormwood perfectly stimulates the immune system and perfectly increases the inflammatory process.But you should know that wormwood cannot be taken for a long time.

  • Honey, It can be eaten pure or added to tea.If honey is natural, then it contains many useful substances.If you do not consume sugar, do not consume more than 150 g per day.
  • 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 useful vitamins, micro- and macroelements, which can prevent the development of prostatitis if used, and can be quickly restored when the disease develops.To prevent the development of diseases of the male genitourinary system, only 30-40 grains per day will be required for preventive purposes.
  • Onion. Many home medicine experts claim that onion and onion peel are the best folk remedies for prostatitis.There are many ways to use onions to improve prostate health:

It is very useful for the male reproductive organ to eat a small onion and green feathers.
Wash the onion peel and boil it in boiling water for 5 minutes.In the case of an infection of the stomach, 1 tablespoon should be consumed 3 times a day for a month and consumed.
In case of acute development of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, drink 3 small onions, pour 3 cups of boiling water and let it brew for 24 hours.Take 50 ml every hour.

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

Inflammation of the prostate gland decreases and then disappears completely;
Pelvic pain is dull;
The general condition of the genitourinary system improves.
The most popular way to use Mumiyo for prostatitis is washed down with carrot, blue or sea buckthorn juice 2 times a day.After 10 days, the dose should be doubled and taken for another 10 days.For the third day, Mumiyo should be taken in a dose of 0.6 grams.After a break of one week, the cycle of monthly therapy is repeated.

  • Pine tubs.If the cause of prostatitis is associated with the development of a bacterial infection, warm candle baths will have a very good antimicrobial effect.In their power:
    • Anesthetize and relieve inflammation of the prostate gland;
    • To restore organ secretion;
    • Relax and improve urinary flow.

To prepare pine concentrate, you need to pour 200 grams of pine branches (can be spruce or cedar), 2 liters of boiling water and boil 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 should be prepared immediately before taking a bath;It should be fresh.It is contraindicated to make the water level in the bath to about the middle of the chest, the higher the lower.It is necessary to rub the pelvic area for 15 minutes until a light redness appears, which activates blood circulation.If the procedures are taken daily, the duration of the treatment course is 10-14 days.

Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies should not interfere with the main therapy;You should not abandon pharmaceutical drugs in favor of the listed means.

Surgery for prostatitis

Surgery is rarely used to treat prostatitis.Since then, they are ineffective and have many side effects (erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder).However, in some cases, surgical intervention cannot be avoided.It happens if the disease is complicated and a life-threatening situation arises.Various abscesses, inability to urinate, suspicion of a tumor are indications for surgery.

The operation includes complete or partial removal of the prostate gland;An abscess can also be drained to get rid of the pus.Depending on the severity of the complications encountered, the appropriate type of operation is selected.Recovery after surgery lasts about 10 days.In about 50% of cases, a complete cure can be achieved by partial removal.This percentage keeps many people away from the method of getting rid of the disease.

What side effects can occur during therapy?

Due to improper or long-term use of antibacterial agents, the following side effects may occur:

  • deterioration of the general condition;
  • pain in the right hypochondrium;
  • diarrhea;
  • throw up

Be sure to take all medications as directed.Do not exceed the dose.If the condition worsens, contact a specialist immediately to adjust the treatment.Due to the danger of taking the tablet form of antibiotics, it is necessary to focus on restoring your immunity.This is the only way to quickly cope with the disease without causing serious damage to other organs.

Additional recommendations

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

  • maintaining bed rest;
  • to refuse sexual intercourse;
  • drink enough fluids.

If the disease is chronic, it is important:

  • move and give a light load to the pelvic area;
  • Have a regular sex life during remission
  • Eat right;
  • get checked regularly.

After a certain period of time without relapse, as well as after the test confirms the absence of infection, the disease is treated.To achieve a complete cure, it is necessary to adhere to specialized prevention.

Effective drugs for prostatitis:

It is impossible to choose one and the best drug for prostatitis that can treat all types of prostatitis.An antibacterial drug will not help a patient with an infection and vice versa for a patient with a panacea.

There are very effective drugs for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland, but you cannot determine yourself by reading reviews from people on the Internet.