If a person is diagnosed with prostatitis, he should start treatment immediately. Inflammation of the prostate gland is not uncommon, according to statistics, more than 50% of men experience it throughout their lives. The prognosis of the disease depends on how early treatment is started. If it is not eliminated in the acute stage, chronic prostatitis occurs. Whether it can be cured or not is difficult to predict with certainty.
Description and symptoms
A man's body has a prostate gland, in other words a prostate. It is responsible for the synthesis of male sex hormones. The gland is characterized by an impressive number of channels through which bacteria and viruses can cause infection. The inflammation spreads to the soft tissues, which provokes an increase in the size of the organ and pressure on the pelvic area. This process is called prostatitis.
The symptoms of the disease are individual and depend on the neglect of the disease and its subtypes. If the disease becomes chronic, pain and discomfort are found in the lower abdomen. Symptoms may appear spontaneously and sometimes last for a long time. In some cases, the pain radiates to the lower back and groin. Real problems with dysfunction and erection develop. Urination slows down, this process is accompanied by pain.
Main symptoms:
- manifestation of cystitis, frequent urination;
- soreness in the lower abdomen, lower back and scrotum;
- sexual dysfunction;
- adverse change in sperm quality and quantity.
To see if chronic prostatitis can be cured, a thorough examination must be performed.
Causes
Prostatitis can occur for several reasons. First of all, it is an infection or stagnation. All this interferes with the normal functioning of the prostate gland, due to which it increases in size and becomes inflamed. When pathology occurs, the man experiences pain, discomfort, as in cystitis. Impotence also joins. Infectious agents that cause such phenomena: bacteria, viruses, fungi.
Many patients who do not cure the acute form of the disease in time are forced to consider whether chronic prostatitis can be treated. The treatable forms are those that appear for the first time. But chronic pathologies have a chance to be cured. The main causes that lead to the development of chronic prostatitis also include a sedentary lifestyle and traumatic damage to the prostate gland.
You can also mark:
- indiscriminate sex life;
- interrupted intercourse;
- frequent drinking and smoking;
- fatigue;
- reduction of the body's defenses.
Whether it is possible to cure prostatitis or not, it becomes clear after the first course of antibiotic therapy and culture analysis for microflora.
Treatment Recommendations
Symptoms of prostatitis often appear after 35 years. Men in such a situation often suffer pain and discomfort, attributing adverse symptoms of injury, poor nutrition and bowel problems. However, they do not think about the fact that they may have chronic prostatitis. With timely referral to specialists, you can get rid of it forever. This probability is 90%. First of all, you need to visit a urologist. The chronic form of the disease will have to be treated for a long time and the patient will need the most responsible approach to business.
Trying to find out if prostatitis can be completely cured, men often listen not to a doctor but to acquaintances who recommend using dubious methods. The disease is not always bacterial in nature.
If caused by pathogenic microflora, antibiotics are used therapeutically. If stagnation has provoked the disease, the appropriate group of drugs is used.
Inflammation requires the appointment of physiotherapy, transrectal massage. The latter is performed by a specialist and is appointed in courses of 10-15 sessions.
Traditional medicine can also be considered an effective supplement. There are3 key steps to overcome the disease:
- Go to a urologist or andrologist.
- Undergo a detailed examination that will allow you to get a picture of the patient's condition.
- Get individual treatment based on different types of procedures and medications, go through it to the end.
No specialist can tell at the first appointment whether the prostate can be completely cured. You must first determine the stage of the disease.
Antibacterial, hormonal drugs and immune boosters are mainly used to eliminate inflammation of the prostate. Physiotherapy procedures have also proven to be good. Provided that treatment is started in the early stages of the disease, it is possible for the gland to return to its normal state.
Before prescribing a specific therapeutic option, you need to understand which factor caused the inflammation. Home remedies are allowed as an additional method to control the disease and prevent recurrence. Before taking antibiotics, it is imperative to do a sensitivity test for their active ingredients.
Various antibacterial drugs are used for prostatitis, but a concomitant bacteriological culture of the gland is required. It is performed regularly to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment course. It is not necessary to kill the microflora if chronic prostatitis is caused by congestion in the pelvic organs. Alternative methods of treatment are also suitable here.
Medication
Antispasmodics are prescribed to reduce swelling and pain. Also, patients are prescribed a drug that gives smoothness and elasticity to the walls of the gland. This contributes to the accelerated recovery of the organ. Pain relievers are used for acute pain. The blockade is very effective. In some cases, with its help it is possible to get rid of the pain for up to six months.
Rectal suppositories are a common formulation for the treatment of prostatitis. Such candles are easy to store, although quite effective. Antibiotics are prescribed not only in the form of pills, but also in the form of injections. They have anti-inflammatory properties and destroy pathogenic flora.
The main groups of these medicines are:
- penicillins;
- fluoroquinolones;
- cephalosporins;
- macrolides;
- tetracyclines.
Microenemas are widely used. In this case, a drug solution is used, which is injected directly into the rectum. It reaches the prostate gland and has a beneficial effect on it.
Transrectal massage and physiotherapy
In chronic prostate lesions, this type of massage seems to be effective. It is usually done as a preventative measure once a month. After 30 years, such manipulation is recommended for all men, as it maintains a full intimate life.
You can massage yourself, but you must have certain skills. It is better to entrust it to a specialist working in the clinic. In stores you can find special devices to perform the procedure at home, so that every man can do it himself. If there is pain, do not massage.
Physiotherapy manipulations are an excellent addition to complex treatment. Today, diathermy is used, in which heating is performed with high-frequency current or with the help of microwaves. The manipulation is aimed at eliminating spasm and inflammation. Another effective method is darsonvalization. The procedure is based on the use of high frequency currents. They relieve tension in the tissues, remove damage, normalize the functions of the nervous system. The procedure normalizes blood circulation, which is especially important for congestive prostatitis.
Ultrasound is used to warm the affected area and has an antibacterial, anti-microbial effect. Electrophoresis is used to deliver drug components to a specific location.
Folk remedies
Various baths, decoctions and infusions of plants have a beneficial effect on the prostate. After using antibiotics, this will not be superfluous, as the body needs recovery. Folk recipes are always used in combination with medicines.
There are a number of proven recipes at home:
- Aspen bark is collected, preferably in the spring, when it is up to 5 mm thick, dried and poured with vodka. Leave in a dark room for 2 weeks. After this period, the drug is filtered, drunk 3 times a day. However, you only need to take a few drops of such a product and add it to plain water (half a glass). The course is 2 months.
- Collect a mixture of herbs, which includes chamomile, licorice root, parsley, dill. It is enough to take 1 tablespoon of each component and mix. One tablespoon of the finished composition is poured into 1 liter of boiling water. The product will be ready in 30 minutes. Drink 4 glasses in the morning and at bedtime.
- Finely chop the parsley root. Pour a quarter liter of boiled water for 4 tablespoons of raw materials. Leave overnight, then filter and drink 1 tbsp after meals.
- Ginseng has a beneficial effect on prostate and bladder function. It eliminates pathogens, relieves inflammation. On sale you can find ready-made tincture for alcohol or make tea based on ginseng.
- Aloe juice is used to eliminate swelling. It is a natural analgesic and healing agent that also improves microcirculation in tissues. Take 500 g of aloe, 500 ml of honey and the same amount of wine. The leaves are crushed, the components are mixed and placed in a glass jar. Leave for 7 days in the refrigerator, then filter. The first week is taken three times a day for 1 tsp, then - 1 tbsp
- Asparagus juice is used to restore potency. The total volume needed throughout the day is 600 ml.
- Propolis looks like glue and has an antibacterial and disinfectant effect, constricts the arteries and capillaries in the area of inflammation. To make a healing decoction, rub 10 g of propolis, mix alcohol and honey, warmed in a steam bath. Store in a dark room.
Diet and exercise
Making lifestyle changes is imperative. They are related to both eating habits and sports. In inflammation of the prostate gland should not eat fatty and sweet foods, pickles and marinades, smoked meats, strong tea and coffee. Cakes, pastries and semi-finished products are prohibited. A healthy diet is based on the use of fermented dairy products, seafood, fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs. If you want something sweet, you can add a small amount of honey to your meals and drinks.
You need to give up bad habits - the use of alcoholic beverages and smoking. Maintaining activity is essential to fight the disease. Running and swimming are recommended to combat blood stasis in the pelvic organs. There is a special set of exercises that includes squats. Hardening strengthens the immune system, especially pouring cold water. Thanks to it, blood circulation improves.
Patient feedback
- When I got prostatitis, I couldn't believe it had happened to me. It all started with frequent trips to the toilet, then urinating became painful. I thought he might have had a sexually transmitted disease.
I was treated by three doctors, but the pills they prescribed didn't make it any easier. Quite by accident I found a specialist in the regional clinic, who put me on my feet. It turns out that the disease is simple, but the experience of the doctor plays an important role.
If you have symptoms of prostatitis, you can not delay a visit to the urologist. I hesitated for a long time, making up various excuses. Acute prostatitis became a chronic form for me and all because I was afraid to be tested. In fact, they are quite simple. The main role is played by bacterial culture, PCR for latent infections. You also need to pass a bacterial culture of urine and semen. Some doctors do not even refer patients for these tests. We must escape from such. Treatment here can be difficult and lengthy, but you can recover forever.
For prostatitis, I was offered treatment with high-frequency currents, but somehow I didn't trust them. I insisted on prescribing normal medication. The study reveals that there are minor pathological changes. Now, after a course of treatment, there are almost no symptoms.