Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate characterized by inflammation of the organ. Symptoms in acute form are manifested by fever, chills, fever, cramping urination, pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and scrotum. As a rule, the chronic form of the disease proceeds without noticeable symptoms. Treatment of acute prostatitis involves the use of drugs. In rare cases, surgery is necessary. Chronic prostatitis can be effectively treated with drugs and folk remedies.
Treatment of acute prostatitis with drugs
Acute prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate caused by infection. The disease is characterized by the appearance of edema of the prostate and the formation of purulent foci in its tissues.
The following groups of drugs are used for treatment:
- Antibiotics.Drugs are the main weapon in the fight against prostatitis. In order to choose the right drug, you need to know which microorganism caused prostatitis. It is necessary to make a bacterial culture of the juice of the prostate. The duration of treatment is about a month or more. The main classes of antibiotics for the treatment of the prostate are: beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, macrolides.
- Muscle relaxants.Used to relax the pelvic muscles and urinary organs. It helps reduce pain and normalize urination.
- Diuretics.The use of drugs of this class is aimed at ensuring complete excretion of urine. With complex therapy, alpha-1-blockers are prescribed.
- Antispasmodics.Drugs of this class are used to relax vascular smooth muscles, which activates blood microcirculation, relieves pain and improves the release of secretions from the prostate.
When choosing a drug, do not succumb to the influence of aggressive advertisements that require treatment of prostatitis with expensive imported drugs. It is necessary to understand that cheap drugs are not 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 and bright packaging.
Chronic disease control
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs consists of prescribing pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulators and steroids.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of the disease.
Lifestyle changes play a special role in the fight against chronic prostatitis: rationalize nutrition, give up bad habits, increase physical activity, avoid stressful situations.
Popular drugs for prostate treatment
Today for the treatment of prostatitis there are a large number of drugs of different classes. However, patients and physicians alike have preferences for certain medications.
The list of the most popular drugs looks like this:
- A medicine whose main substance is the extract of the Serenoa plant. The substance prevents further proliferation of prostate tissue, reduces pressure in the bladder, facilitates the process of urination and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The effect of the use of the drug is manifested by an improvement in urination and the general condition of a man. The drug is taken 1 time per day, the duration of admission is determined by the doctor.
- Animal medicine used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a wide spectrum of action: it exhibits an organotropic (selective) property towards the prostate, reduces edema and leukocyte infiltration of the prostate, normalizes the secretory function and activates the tone of the prostate. bladder. The drug activates microcirculation in the prostate, inhibiting the process of thrombus formation, prevents the formation of venular thrombosis in the prostate. The candles light up quickly. They are used both for chronic manifestations of the disease and during the recovery period after surgery on the prostate. The drug is used one candle per day. The duration of admission is 10 days. Side effects of the drug may be manifested by itching in the anus.
- A medicine which affects disease by reducing 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 bladder, improves immunity. It is produced in the form of injections or rectal suppositories. Suppositories should be injected into the anus twice a day. The duration of the course is 7 to 10 days.
- The drug, the therapeutic effect of which is based on inhibiting the action of testosterone, the male sex hormone, on the growth of prostate tissue. There is a decrease in the production of dihydrotestosterone, which contributes to a decrease in the size of the prostate. This makes it easier for you to urinate. The tablets are used at the rate of one per day. The drug is a long-term drug. The duration of treatment should be at least six months.
- Medicinal product belonging to the class of "antibiotics" and prescribed for the treatment of acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis. A drug is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution for injection, and in the form of tablets with bactericidal properties against staphylococci, streptococci and other Gram-positive bacteria. In the form of tablets, the drug is consumed every five hours, 0, 5-1 gram.
- A medicine produced in the form of capsules with a modified release of the active substance. The drug is prescribed for dysuric disorders and benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis. Contraindications to the use of the drug are liver diseases. Take the medicine by mouth immediately after breakfast, drinking plenty of fluids. The dosage is one capsule once a day.
- A medicine which is of plant origin and which is not a medicine. In fact, it is a complex, fast-acting natural remedy that consists of extracts of ginseng, safflower leuzea, yellow zelenchuk, goji berry, Potentilla erectus, sage and Caucasian discorea. Thanks to its 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 the improvement of the emotional state of a man, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, self-confidence increases and sleep is normalized. The big advantage is the absence of side effects.
Prostate massage
Combined with drugs and folk remedies, the treatment of prostatitis should be accompanied by massage of the prostate. It is recommended that the procedure be performed in a medical facility by a qualified specialist.
The massage is performed 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 finding the prostate, the doctor applies gentle pressure.
This procedure triggers the release of glandular secretions into the urethra. After the prostate massage, it is advisable to do tests to determine the dynamics of the disease.
An important positive effect of prostate massage is the improvement of blood circulation in the prostate, which leads to an increase in its protective properties and the activation of regenerative processes in the organ.
Fight against prostatitis at home
Treating prostatitis is a long process. In this regard, for the treatment of the disease it is effective to use not only drugs, but also alternative therapy. At home, the most popular way to treat prostatitis is the use of tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants.
Effective remedies for prostatitis:
- Celandine broth.The folk remedy can be used both with drug therapy and after its completion. The broth is prepared as follows: 150 grams of dry herb is poured with 1 liter of boiling water and left to infuse for several hours. After filtration through gauze, about 300 grams of honey are added to the composition and 20 to 30 grams are consumed the day before each food intake. Positive results will be noticeable after a few days of admission.
- Pumpkin seeds. The healing effect of pumpkin seeds is due to their high zinc content. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to consume 50-70 grams of seeds per day. Another option for eating pumpkin seeds is 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, from the resulting mixture, you can roll small balls and use them several pieces per day.
- Hazelnut infusion.Is a good help in the complex treatment of prostatitis due to the presence of a large amount of trace elements and tannins. The infusion has a tonic effect, improves immunity. For the preparation of medicinal broth, bark or leaves of hazelnut are used. You can use two parts of the plant at the same time. The composition is prepared as follows: 30 grams of bark or crushed dried leaves are brewed in a thermos with 300 milliliters of boiling water and left to infuse for 10-12 hours. After that, the broth is filtered through cheesecloth and drunk 50 milliliters on the eve of each meal.
- Tincture of Aspen Bark.The medicinal properties of aspen bark are the same as those of hazelnut bark - due to the high content of trace elements and tannins in the plant. To prepare a tincture, 85 grams of dry crushed bark is placed in a 0. 5 liter glass jar and 250 milliliters of vodka or alcohol are added. The time required for the infusion of the healing composition is 14 to 16 days. Drink 1 to 2 teaspoon of the tincture the day before each meal.
- Parsley.The plant has the ability to relieve inflammation of the prostate and normalize the genitourinary system. Vitamins, trace elements, organic acids and other compounds contained in the plant in large quantities are responsible for these properties of parsley. So, for example, 100 grams of parsley contains two daily intakes for provitamin A, and vitamin C is almost four times more than in lemon. In addition, parsley contains inulin, a natural analogue of insulin. The substance is able to lower blood sugar. Parsley juice should be taken 20 milliliters the day before each meal. Healing broth can be prepared 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 should be filtered through cheesecloth and consumed 20-30 milliliters before each meal.
- Tincture of Kalanchoe.There are two ways to use the healing properties of the plant for the treatment of prostatitis: by preparing a tincture of Kalanchoe and preparing a decoction. Tincture is prepared by mixing 100 grams of crushed leaves and 200 milliliters of vodka or alcohol. After three weeks, the tincture is ready for use. It is enough to filter the composition through cheesecloth. They drink 10 to 15 milliliters of healing liquid the day before each meal. The duration of treatment is 2 to 3 months.
- Brothof chestnut skin.Chestnuts are used in traditional medicine as a tonic and immunomodulatory agent. To fight against prostatitis, it is especially important to have a normal functioning of the body's immune system. To prepare the healing tincture, use the crushed skin of ripe chestnuts at the rate of 40 grams per 0, 5 liters of water. The skin is poured with boiling water in a thermos and insisted for 10-12 hours, after which the composition is filtered through cheesecloth and drunk on the eve of each meal for 20-30 milliliters.
Conifer baths
At home for the treatment of prostatitis, herbal remedies can be used to prepare baths. The substances in the needles effectively relieve inflammation, relax and soothe. To prepare a bath, you can use ready-made pharmacy infusion or made with your own hands.
To prepare the infusion yourself, you need to brew 500 grams of conifer needles with 2 liters of boiling water and let it brew for 2-3 hours. After that, the composition should be filtered through cheesecloth and poured into a water bath. The water temperature should be between 36 and 38 degrees. The duration of the bath is 20 to 25 minutes.
Microclysters from prostatitis
For the treatment of prostatitis, it is a good idea to use microclysters with hot mineral water or hydrogen sulfide. The procedure is performed by taking 40 ml of medicinal water from a rubber bulb and inserting it into the rectum. It is recommended to keep the liquid in the intestine as long as possible.
Oil microclysters with propolis also have pronounced healing properties. It is recommended to use sea buckthorn, rosehip, plantain oils. For one procedure, it is necessary to mix 30 milligrams of purified propolis with hot oil in an amount of 100 grams. Heat the composition in a water bath to a temperature of 80 degrees and allow to cool. After cooling, filter through cheesecloth and use as directed. The result after the procedure appears almost immediately - the pain decreases, the urination process is restored. Propolis and oils are effective anti-inflammatory substances, they increase the protective properties of the body, effectively destroy harmful microflora.
Treating prostatitis is a long and difficult process. To achieve a positive result, it is not enough to use drugs and folk remedies. It is necessary to radically change the way of life: give up smoking and alcohol, balance the diet, avoid stressful conditions, hypothermia, normalize sex life.