Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate characterized by inflammation of the organ. Acute symptoms are manifested by fever, chills, fever, cramps when urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and scrotum. The chronic form of the disease, as a rule, proceeds without evident symptoms. Therapy for acute prostatitis consists of the use of medications. In rare cases, surgery is necessary. Chronic prostatitis can be treated effectively with both medicines and folk remedies.
Treatment of acute prostatitis with drugs
Acute prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate caused by an infection. The disease is characterized by the occurrence 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 of the prostate juice. The duration of therapy 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 pelvic muscles and urinary organs. This helps to reduce pain and normalize urination.
- Diuretics.The use of drugs in this class is to ensure complete excretion of urine. With complex therapy, alpha-1 blockers are prescribed.
- Antispasmodics.Medicines in this class are used to relax vascular smooth muscle, 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 impose the treatment of prostatitis with expensive imported drugs. It is necessary to understand that cheap medicines are no worse than foreign analogs, since the effectiveness of the treatment is influenced by the active substance of the medicine, and not by the commercial name and bright colored packaging.
Chronic disease control
The treatment of prostatitis with medications consists of prescribing analgesics, anti-inflammatories, immunomodulators and steroids.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of the disease.
Changes in lifestyle play a special role in combating chronic prostatitis: rationalizing food, abandoning bad habits, increasing physical activity, avoiding stressful situations.
Popular drugs for prostate therapy
Today, for the treatment of prostatitis, there are a large number of drugs of various classes. However, patients and doctors 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 the proliferation of prostate tissue, reduces bladder pressure, facilitates the urination process and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The effect of using the drug is manifested by an improvement in urination and in the general condition of the man. The medicine is taken once a day, the length of hospital stay is determined by the doctor.
- An animal medicine used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a wide spectrum of action: it has an organotropic (selective) property in relation to the prostate, reduces edema and leukocyte infiltration of the prostate, normalizes the secretory function and activates the bladder tone. The drug activates microcirculation in the prostate, by 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 the chronic manifestations of the disease and during the recovery period after prostate surgery. The drug is used one candle a day. The duration of admission is 10 days. Side effects of the drug can be manifested by itching in the anus.
- A drug that affects the disease by reducing the swelling of the prostate by activating the blood supply in the pelvic area. The drug has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, increases the tone of the prostate and urinary bladder, improves immunity. It is produced in the form of injections or rectal suppositories. Suppositories should be inserted into the anus twice a day. The duration of the course is 7 to 10 days.
- The drug, whose therapeutic effect is based on the inhibition of the action of the male sex hormone testosterone in 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 in the amount of one per day. The medicine is a long-lasting medicine. The duration of therapy should be at least six months.
- A drug that belongs to the "antibiotic" class and is prescribed for the treatment of acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis. The medicine 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 tablet form, the drug is consumed every five hours, 0, 5-1 grams.
- 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. Dosage is one capsule once a day.
- A medicine of plant origin and not a medicine. In fact, it is a complex, fast-acting natural remedy, consisting of ginseng extracts, safflower leuzea, yellow zelenchuk, goji berries, Potentilla erectus, sage and Caucasian discore. 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 prostate congestion and the restoration of the lost functions of the genitourinary system. The therapeutic effect is also manifested in improving the man's emotional state, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, self-confidence increases and sleep normalizes. The big advantage is the absence of side effects.
Prostate massage
Along with medicines and folk remedies, the treatment of prostatitis must be accompanied by prostate massage. The procedure is recommended to be performed at a medical institution by a qualified specialist.
The massage is performed as follows:
- The man takes the position of the knee elbow and relaxes the pelvis muscles as much as possible.
- The doctor puts on his gloves and inserts his index finger into the anus.
- The specialist examines the anterior rectal wall. After finding the prostate, the doctor applies light pressure.
This procedure triggers the release of glandular secretions in the urethra. After performing the prostate massage, it is advisable to have tests to determine the dynamics of the disease.
An important positive effect of prostate massage is the improvement of blood circulation in the prostate gland, which leads to an increase in its protective properties and activation of regenerative processes in the organ.
Fighting prostatitis at home
Treatment of prostatitis is a time-consuming process. In this sense, for the treatment of the disease, it is effective to use not only medications, but also alternative treatments. At home, the most popular way to treat prostatitis is to use tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants.
Effective remedies for the fight against prostatitis:
- Celandine broth.The folk remedy can be used simultaneously with drug therapy and after its completion. The broth is prepared as follows: 150 grams of dry grass are poured into 1 liter of boiling water and left to infuse for several hours. After filtering on a cotton cloth, about 300 grams of honey are added to the composition and 20-30 grams are consumed on the eve of each food intake. Positive results will be noticed after a few days of admission.
- Pumpkin seeds. The healing effect of pumpkin seeds is due to the high zinc content in them. To obtain 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 kilo of raw seeds in a blender and add 300 grams of honey. Then, from the resulting mixture, it is possible to roll balls and use them several pieces a day.
- Hazelnut infusion.It is a good aid in the complex treatment of prostatitis due to the presence of a large number of trace elements and tannins. The infusion has a tonic effect, improves immunity. For the preparation of a medicinal broth, the hazelnut shell or leaves are used. You can use two parts of the plant at the same time. The composition is prepared as follows: 30 grams of peel or crushed dry leaves are fermented in a thermos with 300 milliliters of boiling water and left to infuse for 10-12 hours. Then, the broth is filtered through gauze and drunk 50 milliliters the day before each meal.
- Tincture of aspen bark.The healing properties of aspen peel are the same as those of hazelnut - due to the high content of trace elements and tannins in the plant. To prepare a tincture, 85 grams of crushed dry skin are placed in a 0. 5 liter glass bottle and 250 milliliters of vodka or alcohol are added. The time required for infusing the curative composition is 14-16 days. Drink 1-2 teaspoons of 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 doses of pro-vitamin 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 reduce blood sugar levels. Parsley juice should be ingested 20 milliliters on the eve of each meal. A medicinal decoction can be made with 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 gauze and consumed 20-30 milliliters before each meal.
- Kalanchoe tincture.There are two ways to use the healing properties of a plant for the treatment of prostatitis: preparing a Kalanchoe tincture and preparing a decoction. The tincture is prepared by mixing 100 grams of crushed leaves and 200 milliliters of vodka or alcohol. After three weeks, the dye is ready for use. Just filter the composition through gauze. They drink 10 to 15 milliliters of healing fluid the day before each meal. The duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- Brothof chestnut shell.Chestnuts are used in folk medicine as a tonic and immunomodulating agent. In order to fight prostatitis, it is especially important to have a normal functioning of the body's immune system. To prepare the curing tincture, use the crushed shell of ripe chestnuts in the amount of 40 grams per 0. 5 liter of water. The peel is poured into boiling water in a thermos and treated for 10-12 hours, after which the composition is filtered through a cotton cloth and drunk the day before each meal, 20-30 milliliters.
Conifer baths
At home, for the treatment of prostatitis, medicinal herbs can be used to prepare the bath. The substances contained in the needles effectively relieve inflammation, relax and soothe. To prepare a bath, you can use a ready-made pharmacy infusion or one prepared with your own hands.
To prepare the infusion on your own, you need to prepare 500 grams of conifer needles with 2 liters of boiling water and let it ferment for 2 to 3 hours. After that, the composition must be filtered through gauze and placed in a water bath. The water temperature should be between 36-38 degrees. The duration of the bath is 20-25 minutes.
Prostatitis microclisers
For the treatment of prostatitis, it makes sense to use microclysters with hot mineral water or hydrogen sulfide. The procedure is performed by placing 40 ml of curative water in a rubber bulb and introducing 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. The use of hawthorn, rosehip and plantain oils is recommended. For a procedure, you need to mix 30 milligrams of purified propolis with 100 grams of hot oil. Heat the composition in a water bath to a temperature of 80 degrees and let it cool. After cooling, filter with a cotton cloth and use as instructed. The result after the procedure appears almost immediately - the pain subsides, the urination process is restored. Propolis and oils are effective anti-inflammatory substances, increase the protective properties of the organism, effectively destroy the harmful microflora.
Prostatitis treatment is a long and difficult process. To obtain a positive result, it is not enough to use medicines and folk remedies. It is necessary to radically change the way of life: stop smoking and alcohol, balance food, avoid stressful conditions, hypothermia, normalize sexual life.