Inflammation of the prostate comes in different forms and reaches different stages. Calculous prostatitis is a type of disease characterized by the formation of stones in the prostate with subsequent adverse consequences.
What is this disease?
Calculous prostatitis refers to a fairly rare form of prostate problems. It develops against the background of chronic inflammation and other diseases. It is accompanied by deterioration of visual acuity, problems with urination, pain in the perineum and lower abdomen.
There are two types of diseases:
- True- stones are formed directly in the prostate and are formed from salts of calcium and phosphoric acid;
- False- conglomerates enter the prostate from other organs and are obtained from urea salts.
Entities vary in size and number. Prostate stones are also classified into 2 types:
- Endogenous- obtained in chronic prostatitis, as a complication, increases the likelihood of stagnant processes;
- Exogenous- arise as a result of untreated diseases of the genitourinary system, often prevent the excretion of urine.
The main danger of chronic calculous prostatitis is a rapid deterioration in the general state of health of a man, the development of complications, the appearance of new inflammations in other systems and organs.
Reasons
Prostate stones are formed due to the following reasons: stagnation of prostatic secretion and penetration of urine into the organ.
The first occurrence is called:
- acute or chronic prostatitis;
- adenoma;
- Cancer.
An abnormality such as the penetration of urine into the ducts of the prostate gland is caused by the following factors:
- Regular inflammation of the urinary system;
- Injuries to the genitals;
- Surgical intervention;
- Stones in the bladder and kidneys;
- Bladder catheterization.
The predisposition to calculous disease is also due to several prerequisites:
- Neglect of regular hygiene procedures;
- Bad habits;
- Irregular intimate life, rare sexual contact;
- Decreased function of the immune system;
- Constant exposure to stress;
- Impact of negative environmental factors;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Abuse of unhealthy food;
- Hormonal failure;
- Exposure to chronic constipation.
Diagnosis: symptoms and signs in men
Signs of calculous prostatitis are expressed as:
- Pain in groin and lower abdomen, extending to lower back, pelvis, scrotum;
- Urinary excretion disorder, accompanied by pain syndrome, frequent urge, feeling of constant bladder fullness;
- The presence of bloody impurities in semen or urine;
- Pain after emptying the bladder or bowels, sexual intercourse, physical activity;
- Erectile dysfunction.
Without proper treatment, additional symptoms appear after 1 to 2 months:
- Increased irritability;
- Rapid fatigue;
- sleep disorder;
- General weakness;
- Severe headache;
- Increased temperature.
To identify calculous prostatitis, you need to see a doctor. After the initial examination and collection of the anamnesis, the urologist is assigned:
- Blood and urine tests, including culture of microflora;
- Monitoring of urinary excretion rate (urine flow measurement);
- Study of prostatic secretion;
- detection of prostate specific antigen;
- Ultrasound diagnosis of pelvic organs and prostate;
- Test by Meares.
How to treat calculous prostatitis, what to do?
Stone processing requires an integrated approach. Treatment of calculous prostatitis includes taking medication, support with folk remedies. The effect on the prostate with a laser and some physiotherapy techniques is also shown to be effective.
Preparations
The drugs of choice for the treatment of calculous prostatitis are antibiotics. Specific drugs or injections are prescribed depending on the test results.
The following categories of antibacterial drugs are the most commonly recommended:
- penicillins; Fluoroquinolones
- are considered the most effective. For use it is necessary to exclude tuberculosis of the prostate;
- Tetracyclines - cause side effects;
- Cephalosporins - indicated in cases where intramuscular injections are required.
In addition, biologically active additives are included in the scheme of treatment of calculous pathology, which have a complex effect on the tissues of the prostate gland, activate blood circulation, improve cell regeneration, prevent impotence and preventcomplications.
The treatment regimen also includes:
- Pain medication;
- Drugs which suppress inflammation and reduce swelling;
- vitamin complexes;
- Preparations for improving blood circulation;
- Drugs that strengthen the immune system.
Is it possible to do a massage for calculous prostatitis?
Many forms of prostatitis are effectively treated with direct massage of the gland, however, in the calculative form such an effect is categorically excluded. It is possible to resort to sessions only after the elimination of stones (and even in this case, only on prescription from a doctor).
IMPORTANT:some urologists in their work point out a direct link between the functioning of the prostate and the normal activity of the spine. Thus, massage of the spine and a special effect on biological points can be offered as a complementary treatment.
The following areas of the body are kneaded during the procedure:
- Feet - the outflow of venous blood from the pelvic organs is activated and the pain decreases;
- Pelvis - facilitates the processes of defecation and urination;
- Buttocks - reduces semen congestion;
- Kidney - prostate function is stabilized.
Folk remedies for calculous prostatitis: the most effective
Folk remedies also help relieve calculous prostatitis and speed up recovery.
The following are considered very effective for stones:
- Herbal infusion.Mix the naked hernia and the black letter in equal proportions. Pour a tablespoon of the collection in 0, 5 liters of boiling water. Insist until it cools. Drink ½ cup 20 minutes before each main meal;
- Rosehip root decoction. Grind dry roots. Pour 30 g with 250 ml of pure water and cook for 1 minute over high heat. Leave to stand for 2 hours and pass through cheesecloth. Drink during the day instead of regular tea;
- Parsley broth. Put 30 g of plant seeds in a saucepan. Pour into a glass of boiling water and keep on low heat for a quarter of an hour. Let cool. Take a teaspoon up to 6 times a day;
- Healing collection.Mix equal parts sage, nettle, chamomile, calamus, bearberry and plantain inflorescences. Stir and take 30 g. Pour the mixture with 0, 5 liters of boiling water and leave to stand for 2 hours. Drink 10 ml three times a day;
- Hawthorn Infusion. Place 3 tablespoons of vegetable berries in a thermos. Add 3 cups of boiling water. After three hours, the infusion is ready. It is recommended to drink 3 glasses of drink per day;
- Mixture of juice.Squeeze the asparagus juice to make 600 ml. This is the portion to drink throughout the day. It is recommended to add juice from beets, cucumbers, carrots to the liquid (in any concentration with priority to taste);
- Mint and cinnamon tea.Put a stick of cinnamon and a spoonful of mint leaves in a teapot, pour seven hundred milliliters of freshly boiled water. Wait for the drink to brew, add honey and lime (or lemon) juice. Drink after each meal instead of tea;
- Pumpkin seeds. It is recommended to eat thirty before breakfast. It is important that the seeds are raw (not roasted).
Laser
Laser therapy is a relatively new technique that cures chronic calculous prostatitis. The technology is most widely used in clinics in Israel. The method consists of the introduction into the body of an instrument called a microprobe optical fiber. Due to the thinness of the beam, the stones are destroyed punctually, healthy tissue is not affected.
The concretions are crushed into smaller parts and gradually excreted as sand from the body with the urine. Doctors insist that this method must be combined with medication.
The duration of a session is generally between ten and fifteen minutes. To completely remove and remove stones from the prostate, six to ten sessions are required, depending on the severity of the pathology.
Additional techniques
Indicated for calculous prostatitis and physiotherapy procedures. Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a technique that allows you to effectively crush stones.
The mechanism of action of shock wave therapy is the effect of acoustic pulses that a person cannot hear on the prostate. They are recreated using special equipment. The waves easily pass through healthy tissue, affecting pathological seals.
The following manipulations are also useful for processing:
- Ultrasound - reduces pain, removes inflammation;
- Magnetotherapy - eliminates puffiness and improves blood circulation;
- Treatment with low-frequency current - gives an analgesic effect, increases the tone of the gland, normalizes blood microcirculation;
- Hydrogen sulfide baths - indicated for severe circulatory disorders;
- Application of silt and peat mud - stimulates tissue healing.
If all else fails, an operation is affected. In the process, part of the prostate is removed along with the stones. Refers to radical methods.
Prevention tips
You can reduce the risk of calculous prostatitis by following these simple guidelines provided by urologists:
- Have a regular sex life;
- Use barrier contraceptives (in case of uncertainty about the health of the partner);
- Avoid prolonged exposure to cold on the body;
- Exercise daily and visit the gym several times a week;
- Get rid of bad habits (if any);
- Timely treat all diseases and complete their treatment to the end;
- undergo annual preventive examinations by a therapist and small specialists;
- Adjust your daily diet;
- Allow enough time to rest and sleep properly.
Stones in the prostate are a painful and dangerous disease that can cause serious complications. It is important to see a doctor at the first signs of inflammation and, if necessary, to undergo a full diagnosis. Strict implementation of medical recommendations on the part of a man is a pledge of prevention, as well as (in case of illness) a speedy recovery and return to a full life.