Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate characterized by inflammation of the body. In the acute form, the symptoms are fever, chills, fever, cramps when urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, back and scrotum. The chronic form of the disease, as a rule, persists without noticeable symptoms. Therapy for acute prostatitis consists of the use of drugs. In rare cases, surgery is required. Chronic prostatitis can be effectively treated with both drugs and folk remedies.
Drug treatment of acute prostatitis
Acute prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland caused by an infection. The disease is characterized by the formation of prostate edema and the formation of purulent foci in the tissues.
The following groups of drugs are used for treatment:
- Antibiotics.Medications are the main weapon in the fight against prostatitis. To choose the right drug, you need to know which microorganism causes prostatitis. It is necessary to make a bacterial culture of prostate juice. The duration of therapy is about a month or more. The main classes of antibiotics for the treatment of prostate are: beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, macrolides.
- Muscle relaxants.Used to relax pelvic floor muscles and urinary tract. This helps reduce pain and normalize urination.
- Diuretics.The use of this class of drugs is to ensure complete elimination of urine. Alpha-1-blockers are prescribed with complex therapy.
- Antispasmodics.This class of drugs is 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 be influenced by aggressive advertising that treats prostatitis with expensive imported drugs. It should be noted that cheap drugs are not worse than foreign analogues, because the effectiveness of treatment is affected not by the trade name and brightly colored packaging, but by the active ingredient of the drug.
Control of chronic diseases
Drug treatment of prostatitis consists of prescribing painkillers, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and steroid drugs.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of a 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 therapy
Today, there are many different classes of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis. However, patients and doctors have advantages over certain medications.
The list of the most popular drugs is as follows:
- A drug whose main ingredient is Serenoa plant extract. The substance prevents the proliferation of prostate tissue, reduces the pressure in the bladder, facilitates the process of urination and has anti-inflammatory effect. The effect of the drug is manifested by the improvement of urinary excretion and the general condition of the man. The drug is taken once a day, the duration of which is determined by the doctor.
- An animal drug used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a wide range of effects: it exhibits an organotropic (selective) properties associated with the prostate, reduces prostate edema and leukocyte infiltration, normalizes excretory function and activates the tone of the bladder. The drug activates the microcirculation in the prostate gland by inhibiting the process of thrombus formation, prevents the formation of venous thrombosis in the prostate. Candles are lit quickly. It is used in both chronic manifestations of the disease and in the recovery period after prostate surgery. The drug is used one candle a day. Admission period is 10 days. Side effects of the drug may manifest themselves with itching in the anus.
- A drug that affects the disease by reducing the swelling of the prostate and activating the blood supply to the pelvic region. The drug has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, increases the tone of the prostate and bladder, improves immunity. Produced in the form of injection or rectal suppository. Dinner should be inserted into the anus twice a day. The duration of the course is 7-10 days.
- Therapeutic effect of a drug based on the cessation of the effect of the male sex hormone testosterone on the growth of prostate tissue. There is a decrease in dihydrotestosterone production, which leads to a decrease in prostate size. This facilitates your urination. Tablets are used in one dose per day. The drug is a long-term drug. The duration of therapy should be at least six months.
- A drug belonging to the class of "antibiotics" and prescribed for the treatment of acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis. The drug is produced in the form of a powder for solution for injection and in the form of tablets with bactericidal properties against staphylococci, streptococci and other gram-positive bacteria. The drug in tablet form is consumed every five hours, 0, 5-1 grams.
- A drug produced in capsule form with a modified release of the active substance. The drug is prescribed for dysuric diseases and benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis. Contraindications to the use of the drug are liver disease. Take the medicine orally immediately after breakfast, drinking plenty of fluids. Dosage is one capsule once a day.
- A herbal and non-medicinal drug. In fact, it is a fast-acting complex natural remedy consisting of extracts of ginseng, aspirin lucerne, yellow zelenchuk, goji berries, Potentilla erectus, sage and Caucasian disco. Thanks to the active ingredients, the drug increases sexual desire, erections and normalizes blood circulation in the affected area. This leads to the removal of blockage in the prostate and the restoration of lost function of the genitourinary system. The therapeutic effect is also reflected in the improvement of a man's emotional state, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, self-confidence increases and sleep returns to normal. The big advantage is the absence of side effects.
Prostate massage
Treatment of prostatitis with medication and folk remedies should be accompanied by prostate massage. It is recommended that the procedure be performed by a qualified professional in a medical facility.
Massage is performed as follows:
- The man assumes a knee-elbow position and relaxes the pelvic floor muscles as much as possible.
- The doctor wears gloves and inserts his index finger into the anus.
- The specialist examines the anterior rectal walls. After finding the prostate, the doctor applies gentle pressure.
This procedure causes the secretion of glandular secretions into the urethra. It is recommended to perform tests to determine the dynamics of the disease after prostate massage.
An important positive effect of prostate massage is to improve blood circulation in the prostate gland, which increases its protective properties and activates the regenerative processes in the body.
Fighting prostatitis at home
Prostatitis treatment is long. In this regard, it is effective to use not only drugs but also alternative therapies to treat the disease. The most popular way to treat prostatitis at home is to use herbal tinctures and decoctions.
Effective treatment for prostatitis:
- Celandine juice.Folk remedies can be used both at the same time as medication and after completion. The broth is prepared as follows: 150 grams of dry grass is poured into 1 liter of boiling water and allowed to infuse for several hours. After filtering through cheesecloth, about 300 grams of honey is added to the composition and 20-30 grams are consumed before each meal. Positive results will be noticeable after a few days of admission.
- Pumpkin Seeds. The therapeutic effect of pumpkin seeds is due to their high zinc content. To achieve a therapeutic effect, you need to consume 50-70 grams of seeds per day. Another option for eating pumpkin seeds are 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, you can use the resulting mixture several times a day, rolling small balls.
- Hazelnut infusion.Due to its high content of trace elements and tannins, it is a good helper in the complex treatment of prostatitis. The infusion has a tonic effect, improves immunity. Bark or hazelnut leaves are used to prepare medicinal juice. You can use two parts of the plant at once. The composition is prepared as follows: 30 grams of crushed dry bark or 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 drink 50 milliliters before each meal.
- tincture of aspen bark.The healing properties of aspen bark are similar to those of hazelnut bark - due to the high content of trace elements and tannins in the plant. To prepare the tincture, 85 grams of dry crushed bark is put in a glass jar of 0, 5 liters and add 250 milliliters of vodka or alcohol. The time required for the infusion of healing ingredients is 14-16 days. Drink 1-2 teaspoons tincture on the eve of each meal.
- parsley.The plant has the ability to eliminate inflammation in the prostate gland and normalize the urogenital system. Parsley is responsible for these properties of the plant, which is rich in vitamins, trace elements, organic acids and other compounds. For example, 100 grams of parsley contains two daily allowances for provitamin A, and vitamin C is four times more than lemon. In addition, parsley contains inulin, a natural analogue of insulin. The substance is able to lower blood sugar levels. Parsley juice should be taken 20 milliliters before each meal. A medicinal decoction of parsley seeds can be made. To do this, grind 60 grams of seeds in a blender and pour a glass of boiling water. After two hours of infusion, the broth should be filtered through cheesecloth and consumed 20-30 milliliters before each meal.
- Kalanchoe tincture.There are two ways to use the medicinal properties of the plant to treat prostatitis: to make Kalanchoe tincture and to prepare broth. 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. The composition should be filtered only through cheesecloth. Drink 10-15 milliliters of healing fluid before each meal. The duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- brothfrom chestnut peel.Chestnut is used in folk medicine as a tonic, immunomodulatory agent. The normal functioning of the body's immune system is especially important to fight prostatitis. To prepare a healing tincture, use 40 grams of crushed peel of ripe chestnuts in 0. 5 liters of water. The shell is poured into a thermos with boiling water and insist 10-12 hours, then the composition is filtered through cheesecloth and drink 20-30 milliliters before each meal.
Coniferous baths
Herbs for the treatment of prostatitis at home can be used to prepare baths. The ingredients in the needles effectively eliminate inflammation, relax and soothe. You can use a ready-made pharmacy infusion or make your own with a bath.
To prepare the infusion yourself, you need to infuse 500 grams of pine needles in 2 liters of boiling water and infuse 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 36-38 degrees. Bathing time is 20-25 minutes.
Microclycers from prostatitis
It makes sense to use microclusters with warm mineral or hydrogen sulfide water to treat prostatitis. The procedure is performed by taking 40 ml of medicinal water in a rubber bulb and bringing it to the rectum. It is recommended to keep the fluid in the intestine for as long as possible.
Propolis oil microclysters also have obvious properties. It is recommended to use sea buckthorn, hips, plantain oils. For one procedure, 30 milligrams of purified propolis should be mixed with 100 grams of hot oil. Heat the composition in a water bath at 80 degrees and leave to cool. After cooling, strain the gauze and use as directed. After the procedure, the result is visible almost immediately - the pain is reduced, the process of urination is restored. Propolis and oils are effective anti-inflammatory substances, increase the body's protective properties, effectively destroy harmful microflora.
Prostatitis treatment is a long and difficult process. It is not enough to use only medicines and folk remedies to get a positive result. It is necessary to radically change the lifestyle: give up smoking and alcohol, balance the diet, avoid stressful situations, hypothermia, normalize sex life.