Inflammation of the prostate takes different forms and reaches different stages. Calculous prostatitis is a type of disease characterized by the formation of prostate stones with subsequent harmful effects.
What is this disease?
Calculous prostatitis is a very rare form of prostate problem. It develops against the background of chronic inflammation and other diseases. It is accompanied by deterioration of visual acuity, problematic urination, pain in the perineum and lower abdomen.
There are two types of diseases:
- True- stones are formed directly in the prostate gland and are formed from salts of calcium, phosphoric acid;
- False- conglomerates enter the prostate from other organs and are formed from urea salts.
Objects vary in size and number. Prostate stones are also classified into 2 types:
- Endogenous- obtained in chronic prostatitis, as a complication, increase the likelihood of stagnant processes;
- Exogenous- occur as a result of untreated diseases of the genitourinary system, often preventing the excretion of urine.
The main danger of chronic calculous prostatitis is the rapid deterioration of the general health of the man, the development of complications, the appearance of new inflammations in other systems and organs.
Causes
Prostate stones are formed for the following reasons: stagnation of prostate secretion and penetration of urine into the body.
The first occurrence is called:
- acute or chronic prostatitis;
- Adenoma;
- Cancer.
Abnormalities such as the penetration of urine into the prostate ducts are caused by the following factors:
- Regular inflammation of the urinary system;
- Genital injuries;
- Surgical intervention;
- Bladder and kidney stones;
- Catheterization of the bladder.
The predisposition to calculous disease is also due to several prerequisites:
- Neglect of regular hygiene procedures;
- Bad habits;
- Irregular intimate life, infrequent sexual intercourse;
- Decreased immune system function;
- Constant exposure to stress;
- Impact of negative environmental factors;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Unhealthy food abuse;
- Hormonal insufficiency;
- Exposure to chronic constipation.
Diagnosis: Symptoms and signs in men
Signs of calculous prostatitis are expressed in:
- Pain in the groin and lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, pelvic area, scrotum;
- Urinary incontinence, accompanied by pain syndrome, frequent urges, a feeling of constant fullness of the bladder;
- The presence of blood impurities in semen or urine;
- Pain after emptying the bladder or intestines, sexual intercourse, physical activity;
- Erectile dysfunction.
In the absence of appropriate treatment, additional symptoms appear after 1-2 months:
- Increased irritability;
- Rapid fatigue;
- Sleep disturbance;
- General weakness;
- Severe headaches;
- Rising temperature.
To identify calculous prostatitis, you should see a doctor. After the initial examination and collection of the anamnesis, the urologist is appointed:
- Blood and urine tests, including microflora culture;
- Monitoring of urine excretion regime (uroflowmetry);
- Study of prostate secretion;
- Detection of prostate-specific antigen;
- Ultrasound diagnosis of the pelvic organs and prostate gland;
- Test by Meares.
How to treat calculous prostatitis, what to do?
Dealing with stones requires an integrated approach. Treatment of calculous prostatitis includes medication, support with folk remedies. The effect on the prostate with a laser and some physiotherapy techniques is also shown to be effective.
Preparation
The first-line drugs for the treatment of calculous prostatitis are antibiotics. Depending on the test results, specific medications or injections are prescribed.
The following categories of antibacterial drugs are most commonly recommended:
- Penicillins;
- Fluoroquinolones are considered the most effective. For use it is necessary to exclude tuberculosis of the prostate;
- Tetracyclines - provoke side effects;
- Cephalosporins - indicated when intramuscular injections are required.
In addition, the treatment regimen for calculous pathology includes biologically active supplements that have a complex effect on prostate tissue, activate blood flow, improve cell regeneration, prevent impotence and prevent complications.
The treatment regimen also includes:
- Pain relievers;
- Drugs that suppress inflammation and reduce swelling;
- Vitamin complexes;
- circulatory preparations;
- Drugs that strengthen the immune system.
Is it possible to massage for calculous prostatitis?
Many forms of prostatitis are effectively treated by direct massage of the gland, but in the calculous form such an effect is categorically excluded. It is possible to resort to sessions only after removing the stones (and then, only as prescribed by your doctor).
IMPORTANT:In their work, some urologists point to a direct link between prostate function and normal spinal function. Thus, as an additional treatment, a massage of the spine and a special effect on the biological points can be offered.
During the procedure, the following areas of the body are kneaded:
- Legs - venous blood flow from the pelvic organs is activated and the pain is reduced;
- Pelvis - facilitates the processes of defecation and urination;
- Buttocks - reduces sperm congestion;
- Loins - prostate function is stabilized.
Folk remedies for the treatment of 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 bare hernia and the black letter in equal proportions. Pour a tablespoon of the collection in 0, 5 liters of boiling water. Insist until cool. Drink ½ a glass 20 minutes before each main meal;
- Decoction of rosehip root. Grind dry roots. Pour 30 g with 250 ml of clean water and cook for one minute on high heat. Leave for 2 hours and go through cheesecloth. Drink during the day instead of regular tea;
- Parsley broth. Put 30 g of plant seeds in a saucepan. Pour a glass of boiling water and keep on low heat for a quarter of an hour. Allow to cool. Take one teaspoon up to 6 times a day;
- Healing collection.Mix sage, nettle, chamomile inflorescences, calamus, bearberry and plantain in equal parts. Stir and take 30 g. Pour the mixture with 0, 5 liters of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Drink 10 ml three times a day;
- Hawthorn tincture. Put 3 tablespoons of vegetable fruit in a thermos. Add 3 cups of boiling water there. After three hours, the infusion is ready. It is recommended to drink 3 glasses of the drink a day;
- Mixture of juices.Squeeze the asparagus juice to get 600 ml. This is the portion that should be drunk throughout the day. It is recommended to add to the liquid juices of beets, cucumbers, carrots (in any concentration, priority to taste);
- Cinnamon mint tea.Put a cinnamon stick and a spoonful of mint leaves in a teapot, pour seven hundred milliliters of freshly boiled water. Wait for the drink to prepare, add a little honey and lime juice (or lemon). 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 treats chronic calculous prostatitis. The technology is most widely used in clinics in Israel. The method consists in introducing into the body an instrument called a microprobe-optical fiber. Due to the fineness of the beam, the stones are destroyed in the direction, healthy tissues are not affected.
The stones are broken down into smaller pieces and gradually excreted in the form of sand from the body along with the urine. Doctors insist that this method should be combined with drugs.
The duration of a session is usually between ten and fifteen minutes. Six to ten sessions are required to completely remove and remove prostate stones, 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 consists in the effect of acoustic impulses, unheard of for a man on the prostate. They are recreated with the help of special equipment. The waves easily pass through healthy tissues, affecting the pathological seals.
The following manipulations are also useful for treatment:
- Ultrasound - reduces pain, suppresses inflammation;
- Magnetic therapy - removes puffiness and improves blood flow;
- Treatment with low-frequency current - gives an analgesic effect, increases the tone of the gland, normalizes blood microcirculation;
- Hydrogen sulfide baths - indicated for significant circulatory disorders;
- Applying mud and peat mud - stimulates tissue healing.
If all else fails, an operation is assigned. 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 partner's health);
- Avoid prolonged exposure to cold on the body;
- Do daily exercises and go to the gym several times a week;
- Get rid of bad habits (if any);
- Treat all diseases in time and complete their treatment to the end;
- Annually undergo preventive examinations by a therapist and narrow specialists;
- Adjust your daily diet;
- Allow enough time for rest and proper sleep.
Prostate stones are a painful and dangerous disease that can provoke serious complications. It is important to see a doctor at the first sign of inflammation and, if necessary, undergo a complete diagnosis. Strict implementation of medical recommendations by the man is the key to prevention, as well as (in case of illness) a speedy recovery and return to a full life.