Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate characterized by inflammation of the organ. Symptoms in the acute form are manifested by fever, chills, fever, spasms when urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and scrotum. The chronic form of the disease, as a rule, proceeds without noticeable symptoms. Therapy for acute prostatitis consists of the use of drugs. In rare cases, surgery is required. Chronic prostatitis can be treated effectively with both drugs and folk remedies.
Treatment of acute prostatitis with drugs
Acute prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland caused by an infection. The disease is characterized by the appearance of swelling 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. To choose the right drug, you need to know which microorganism has provoked 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 the prostate are: beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, macrolides.
- Muscle relaxants.Used to relax the pelvic floor muscles and urinary organs. This helps reduce pain and normalize urination.
- Diuretics.The use of drugs in this class is to ensure complete urination. Alpha-1 blockers are prescribed in complex therapy.
- Antispasmodics.Drugs in this class are used to relax vascular smooth muscle, which activates blood microcirculation, relieves pain and improves the secretion of prostate secretions.
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 counterparts, as the effectiveness of treatment is influenced by the active substance of the drug, and not by the trade name and bright colored packaging.
Chronic disease control
Treatment of prostatitis with drugs consists of prescribing painkillers, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and steroid drugs.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of the disease.
Lifestyle changes play a special role in the fight against chronic prostatitis: streamlining diet, giving up bad habits, increasing physical activity, avoiding stressful situations.
Popular drugs for prostate therapy
Today there are a huge number of drugs of different classes for the treatment of prostatitis. However, patients and doctors have a preference for certain drugs.
The list of most popular drugs looks like this:
- A drug whose main substance is the extract of the plant Serenoa. The substance prevents further spread of prostate tissue, reduces the pressure in the bladder, facilitates the process of urination and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The effect of the drug is manifested by improving the urination and general condition of the man. The drug is taken once a day, the duration of which is determined by the doctor.
- An animal used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a broad spectrum of action: it exhibits organotropic (selective) properties with respect to the prostate, reduces swelling and leukocyte infiltration of the prostate, normalizes secretory function and activates the tone of the bladder. The drug activates the microcirculation in the prostate gland, inhibiting the process of thrombus formation, prevents the formation of venous thrombosis in the prostate. The candles light up quickly. They are used both in chronic manifestations of the disease and during the recovery period after prostate surgery. The drug is used one candle a day. The duration of intake is 10 days. The side effects of the drug can be manifested by itching in the anus.
- A drug that affects the disease by reducing prostate swelling, 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 placed in the anus twice a day. The duration of the course is 7-10 days.
- The drug, whose therapeutic effect is based on the inhibition of the action of the male sex hormone testosterone on the growth of prostate tissue. Reduces the production of dihydrotestosterone, which helps reduce the size of the prostate. This makes it easier for you to urinate. The tablets are used in an amount of one per day. The drug is a long-term drug. The duration of therapy should be at least six months.
- A drug that belongs to the class of "antibiotics" and is 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. In the form of tablets the drug is consumed every five hours, 0, 5-1 grams.
- Medicinal product in the form of modified-release capsules. The drug is prescribed for dysuric disorders and benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis. Contraindications to the use of the drug are liver disease. Take the medicine by mouth immediately after breakfast, drinking plenty of fluids. The dosage is one capsule once a day.
- A medicine that is of plant origin and is not a medicine. In fact, it is a fast-acting complex natural remedy consisting of extracts of ginseng, saffron levzeya, yellow vegetables, goji berry, Potentilla erectus, sage and Caucasian dyscorea. Due to its active ingredients, the drug increases sexual desire, erection and normalizes blood circulation in the affected area. This removes congestion in the prostate and restores the lost functions of the genitourinary system. The therapeutic effect is manifested in the improvement of the emotional state of the man, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, self-esteem increases and sleep is normalized. The big advantage is the lack of side effects.
Prostate massage
Along with drugs and folk remedies, the treatment of prostatitis should be accompanied by prostate massage. The procedure is recommended to be performed in a medical institution by a qualified specialist.
The massage is performed as follows:
- The person occupies the knee-elbow position and relaxes the pelvic muscles 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 light pressure.
This procedure triggers the secretion of glandular secretions in the urethra. After prostate massage, it is recommended to perform 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 body.
Fighting 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 treatments. At home, the most popular way to treat prostatitis is the use of tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants.
Effective treatment of prostatitis:
- Celandine broth.Folk medicine can be used both simultaneously with drug therapy and after its completion. The broth is prepared as follows: 150 grams of dry grass is poured with 1 liter of boiling water and left to boil for several hours. After filtering through cheesecloth, about 300 grams of honey are added to the composition and 20-30 grams are consumed on the eve of each meal. The positive results will be noticeable after a few days of intake.
- Pumpkin seeds. The healing effect of pumpkin seeds is due to the high content of zinc in them. To achieve a therapeutic effect it is necessary 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. Then from the resulting mixture you can roll small balls and use them in several pieces a day.
- Hazelnut infusion. It is a good helper 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. Bark or hazelnut leaves are used to prepare the healing broth. 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 boiled in a thermos with 300 milliliters of boiling water and allowed to infuse for 10-12 hours. Then the broth is filtered through cheesecloth and drink 50 milliliters on the eve of each meal.
- Tincture of aspen bark.The healing properties of aspen bark are the same as those of hazel bark - due to the high content of trace elements and tannins in the plant. To prepare the tincture in a glass jar of 0, 5 liters put 85 grams of dry crushed bark and add 250 milliliters of vodka or alcohol. The time required for infusion of the medicinal composition is 14-16 days. Drink 1-2 teaspoons of tincture on the eve of each meal.
- Parsley.The plant has the ability to relieve inflammation in the prostate gland 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. For example, 100 grams of parsley contains two daily norms 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 levels. Parsley juice should be taken 20 milliliters on the eve of each meal. Medicinal broth can be prepared from parsley seeds. To do this, grind 60 grams of seeds in a blender and pour 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 to treat prostatitis: by preparing a tincture of kalanchoe 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 tincture is ready for use. It is only necessary to filter the composition through cheesecloth. They drink 10-15 milliliters of healing fluid on the eve of each meal. The duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- Brothfrom chestnut bark.Chestnuts are used in folk medicine as a tonic, immunomodulatory agent. To fight prostatitis, it is especially important to have a normal function of the body's immune system. To prepare a medicinal tincture, use the crushed peel of ripe chestnuts in an amount of 40 grams per 0, 5 liters of water. The bark is poured boiling water into a thermos and insist for 10-12 hours, after which the composition is filtered through cheesecloth and drunk on the eve of each meal, 20-30 milliliters.
Coniferous baths
Medicinal herbs for baths can be used at home to treat prostatitis. 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 yourself, you need to brew 500 grams of pine needles with 2 liters of boiling water and let them boil for 2-3 hours. The composition should then be filtered through cheesecloth and poured into a bath of water. The water temperature should be between 36-38 degrees. The duration of the bath is 20-25 minutes.
Prostatitis microclysters
It makes sense to use microclysters with warm mineral or hydrogen sulfide water to treat prostatitis. The procedure is performed by taking 40 ml of healing water in a rubber bulb and introducing it into the rectum. It is recommended that fluid be retained in the intestine for as long as possible.
Oil microenemas with propolis also have pronounced healing properties. It is recommended to use oils of sea buckthorn, rosehip, plantain. For one procedure it is necessary to mix 30 milligrams of purified propolis with warm 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 process of urination 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 just to use drugs and folk remedies. It is necessary to radically change the way of life: to give up cigarettes and alcohol, to balance the diet, to avoid stress, hypothermia and to normalize the sex life.