Modern methods and methods of treatment of prostatitis

More than half of men are familiar with inflammation of the prostate gland - prostatitis. They do not know that prostatitis is treated by modern methods and that the disease responds well to drug therapy.

The main thing is to seek medical help as soon as possible and follow all the recommendations of specialists.

normal and diseased prostate

Groups of drugs for the treatment of diseases

Doctors apply a comprehensive approach to the treatment of prostatitis, especially in acute form. Drug therapy includes several types of drugs, so the goals of treatment include:

  • destruction of pathogenic microflora;
  • restoration of the functional characteristics of the prostate;
  • increasing the patient's immunity.

A group of drugs

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antibiotics

They have a detrimental effect on bacteria and fungi, thereby stopping the inflammatory process. Urine flow improves and pain decreases.

Antivirus

It is prescribed if the inflammation is caused by viruses against which antibiotics are powerless.

Pain relievers NSAIDs

Non-hormonal agents effectively reduce inflammation by reducing swelling of the organ and normalizing the outflow of its secretions. This will quickly remove the pain and discomfort

Alpha blockers

Relieves muscle spasm of the urethra and bladder, which improves urine flow and restores healthy urination

Muscle relaxants

Their action is comparable to alpha-blockers, but also aimed at relieving pain

Means to improve blood circulation

They normalize blood flow to the pelvic organs and the prostate gland itself, which helps to eliminate the stagnation of its secretions and enhance tissue regeneration due to increased nutrition

Herbal medicines

Products based on plant components will effectively complement drug therapy and strengthen the immune system. Their advantage is safety and naturalness.

Vitamin complexes

Increases immunity and resistance to pathogenic microorganisms, improves the work of the genitourinary system.

The most popular herbal remedies that stimulate the functioning of the prostate gland itself and the entire genitourinary system include:

Action

Release form

Improves bladder function, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood supply to the prostate, prevents blood clots

Candles

Lyophilisate for injection

It normalizes the functioning of the prostate, reduces thrombosis, stimulates the work of the bladder

Pills

Candles

It relieves swelling, relieves inflammation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, reduces their permeability

Capsules

Reduces inflammation, accelerates the regeneration of prostate tissue, relieves pain and discomfort, restores healthy urination

Gelatin capsules

Methods of treatment

Prostatitis is treated not only with drugs. Different methods of physical therapy, following a diet, the basics of proper nutrition also help to get rid of it, traditional medicine is indispensable for prostate dysfunction.

Physiotherapy

This method of treating prostatitis will help only in chronic form, during periods of exacerbation it is better to abandon it.

physiotherapy for the treatment of prostatitis

They have a good effect:

  • electrophoresis - increases blood supply to the organ and outflow of prostatic secretion, increases tissue nutrition; recommended after a preliminary massage;
  • therapeutic exercises - performing special exercises will increase blood flow to the pelvic organs and strengthen the muscles of the perineum; especially useful for elderly/elderly men;
  • laser exposure - expands blood vessels, destroys pathogenic microflora, promotes regeneration, anesthetizes, relieves edema, improves blood supply;
  • magnetic physiotherapy – relieves pain, removes congestion; recommended for prostatitis and prostate adenoma;
  • massage – the impact on the organ through the anus stimulates the outflow of secretions and blood flow to the organ; Massage should be performed only by a specialist, self-medication is unacceptable.

Medication treatment

  • For prostatitis, drugs are prescribed by a urologist. Only he will prescribe an effective course of treatment. Medicines are taken strictly according to the prescribed scheme, which is strictly forbidden to change on your own.
  • If the therapy involves injections or frequent physical therapy, it is best to take place in a clinic or day hospital. If injections are not provided, the patient just needs to take pills and insert suppositories, he can be treated at home.
  • If the prescribed drugs are difficult to buy, they can be replaced with an analogue, but only after consulting a specialist. Find out if you can get the drugs for free because. . . Some pharmaceutical products are included in government health programs.

Only by observing all these rules will the treatment of any form of prostatitis in men be effective and lead to complete relief from the pathology forever.

Traditional methods

It is impossible to completely cure prostatitis with alternative medicine, but it can be prevented or supplemented with medical treatment. Traditional methods are especially good in the fight against early forms of prostatitis.

Advantages of this technique:

  • safety, lack of side effects;
  • complex effect on the male body;
  • good compatibility with pharmacological agents.

You can cure the disease at home, but you can use any recipes only after your doctor's approval.

folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

The basis of traditional medicine is homeopathy, but the products of beekeeping are also popular - honey, propolis, bread, dead bees, royal jelly. Such gifts from bees and nature have a fairly quick effect, help to completely cure prostatitis and can contribute to:

  • fighting viruses and bacteria;
  • relieve inflammation;
  • elimination of spasms;
  • pain relief;
  • improving blood supply.

In many cases, the addition of drug therapy with non-traditional recipes helped to avoid the serious consequences of prostatitis - development of adenoma, erectile dysfunction and impotence, prostate cancer.

Bath and sauna

The scheme of treatment of chronic prostatitis usually includes a visit to the steam bath. Relieves pain, spasms, congestion, fatigue in the muscles of the perineum. But you must take these procedures correctly:

  • you need to choose aspen or a special broom, including herbs that are useful for men - sage, yarrow, mint, chamomile;
  • Alcohol is prohibited, after a steam bath drink decoctions from nature's gifts, which have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects;
  • A sharp drop in body temperature is prohibited: douse yourself with cold water or jump into the pool;
  • Overheating is also not recommended, so at high temperatures it is better not to enter the steam room or stay in it for too long.

Bath procedures are prohibited during an exacerbation, as they provoke a worsening of the condition and the development of complications.

Diet

Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma in men also includes following a diet.

Prostatitis is a consequence of poor blood supply to the pelvic organs, it is recommended to avoid foods that destroy the health of blood vessels and blood:

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  • alcoholic beverages;
  • fatty and fried foods;
  • red meat;
  • spicy and salty dishes;
  • baked goods;
  • sorrel;
  • strong tea, coffee;
  • entrails.
  • fresh herbs;
  • onion;
  • garlic;
  • mustard;
  • sea fish;
  • Seafood;
  • vegetables and fruits.

Help with acute prostatitis

The prostate gland can become inflamed very sharply and quickly, then it is customary to talk about the acute course of the disease. It is difficult for men to endure characteristic attacks of pain, so you need to know what to do in this situation.

The best advice is to call an ambulance to take the patient to the hospital. If this is not done, complications such as:

  • blockage of a vein;
  • stasis of urine and rupture of the bladder;
  • development of an abscess.

Only specialists can prescribe adequate and correct treatment aimed at relieving an acute attack. Before the arrival of the doctors, it is recommended to take an antispasmodic or pain reliever.

Therapy for chronic form

Prostatitis, which has a chronic course, will have to be treated for quite a long time. This complex therapy will include:

  • taking drugs that can treat the prostate and prevent relapses of the disease;
  • I do sports;
  • conducting physical therapy;
  • diet;
  • regular sex;
  • exclusion of promiscuity.

In many cases, such therapy gives good results and patients can go without prostate surgery. This method of treatment is used as a last resort when conservative therapy is not effective and prostatitis is determined to be incurable.

Duration of therapy

Effective treatment of all forms of prostatitis depends on the timely diagnosis of the pathology, the qualification of the attending physician and the therapy prescribed by him. But the most important condition is whether the patient himself will help himself?

How quickly he will recover depends only on the patient, his main tasks are:

  • drink and inject all prescribed medications correctly;
  • avoid hypothermia and overheating, penetration of infection;
  • follow a diet;
  • lead an active lifestyle;
  • to give up bad habits.

Then the treatment of acute form will take from 10 to 14 days, chronic form - from a month to a year. A young body copes with pathology more easily. After treatment, it is necessary to check the health of the prostate gland by undergoing regular preventive examinations.

Are exotic techniques useful?

How else can you get rid of prostatitis? The techniques are so diverse that you can find the most amazing methods.

ants

  • These insects are able to defeat inflammation of the prostate thanks to the carboxylic acid released after a bite.
  • This substance increases tissue trophism and activates blood circulation in the prostate.
  • Common black ants, which are widespread in our region, are suitable for therapy. The disease can be treated in this way only in the period of remission and in the absence of allergy to carboxylic acid.
ants against prostatitis

Starvation

  • Therapeutic fasting helps to activate metabolic processes, which leads to: reduction of subcutaneous fat; weight loss, removal of excess fluid and toxins.

In this way, a general healing effect is achieved, but in the fight against prostatitis, such methods are not enough.

According to doctors, patients with prostate inflammation should follow the principle of proper nutrition. It is better to eliminate harmful foods from your diet than to completely give up food even for a few days.

According to Neumivakin

  • Dr. Ivan Pavlovich Neumyvakin suggests treating prostatitis with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
  • These cheap drugs available to Russian patients can be easily purchased at a pharmacy or supermarket, the worrying fact is that they must be taken orally, most often on an empty stomach.

According to doctors, the declared therapeutic effect is rarely observed, and the harmful effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract is a common phenomenon. Therefore, before resorting to exotic methods, consult a urologist or find real reviews of patients who have followed them.

Acupuncture

  • Impact on the body's acupuncture points activates the synthesis of special substances that trigger a mechanism to combat inflammatory processes. According to representatives of Eastern medicine, acupuncture will cure the disease and eliminate its cause.
  • acupuncture for prostatitis
  • Doctors believe that reflexology as the basis of treatment will not cope with the pathology, but as part of complex treatment it can activate the body's hidden reserves and speed up recovery.

Hirudotherapy

  • Treatment with leeches is relevant because. . . is based on blood renewal.
  • According to medical data, one third of the volume of biological fluid in the body is in reserve - subcutaneous capillaries and is not used in the general blood flow.
  • A leech bite helps remove this reserve fluid, and reducing its volume activates renewal processes. The result is improved blood supply to all parts of the body.

Hirudotherapy is one of the effective methods of alternative treatment, but leeches must be applied by a specialist. This will allow you to achieve a therapeutic result and will not lead to complications.

Massage for prostatitis

Massage for chronic prostatitis is often included in treatment procedures. Massaging the glandular organ is recommended for many men's health problems, it helps:

massage for prostatitis
  • elimination of stagnation of prostatic juice;
  • natural removal of bacteria, the remains of their vital activity, and in advanced cases - pus;
  • ensure blood flow, and with it oxygen and nutrients to the perineum;
  • improving sperm quality (male sperm includes prostatic secretion);
  • normalization of sexual function.

Massage has contraindications:

  • exacerbation of any urological disease;
  • neoplasms;
  • prostate stones;
  • infection.

The attending physician will remove all restrictions and issue a referral for the procedure.

Devices and apparatus for treatment

You can do massage at home and you don't need to read about the procedure or take a training course. You can buy a prostate massager, as there are many on the market.

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Vibroacoustic

The vibration stimulates the prostate, thereby strengthening the tone of the organ, improving blood supply and increasing the flow of secretions

Electric

It improves blood and lymph flow, increases the permeability of arteries and veins, enhances metabolic processes and regeneration.

Magnetic

It relieves pain, relieves inflammation, restores the healthy functioning of the prostate, improves blood flow and discharge of secretions.

Universal

These include exposure to magnetic rays, heat and vibration, which have a complex effect.

The cost of such devices can be high, but if you compare it to the total cost of treatment, they quickly pay for themselves. The devices help to treat the chronic form and prevent exacerbations.

Physiotherapy

Physical activity in pathology is mandatory, but there are several exercises that must be performed regularly. They will help to avoid stagnant processes and relapse of the disease.

physical therapy for prostatitis

The list includes:

  • Kegel exercises;
  • bicycle;
  • lean right, left leg;
  • lifting the pelvis while lying on the back;
  • running, squatting, kicking, jumping.

Consequences of untreated prostatitis

If inflammation of the prostate gland is left without proper attention, it can cause more serious pathologies. The acute form threatens:

  • inflammatory processes in the excretory system;
  • formation of an abscess in the prostate;
  • development of a chronic form.

The latter leads to:

  • impotence, loss of sexual abilities;
  • loss of reproductive abilities;
  • the formation of various types of tumors;
  • kidney failure;
  • the appearance of kidney stones.

Prevention of prostatitis

There are two types of preventive measures - maintaining a proper lifestyle or taking medication.

Vitamin complexes containing vitamins A, E, C, zinc and selenium will not be superfluous.

The list of rules for a healthy lifestyle includes:

  • refusal of smoking, alcohol abuse and use of powerful substances;
  • feasible but regular physical activity;
  • proper nutrition;
  • purity of sex life.

Conclusion

The reviews of most men who are responsible for men's health care say that getting rid of prostatitis is difficult, but possible. Yes, therapy is not limited to tablets and suppositories.

It requires a review of all the usual life activities, abandoning many temptations and habits, but the result exceeds expectations.

Comprehensive treatment, carried out in accordance with all the rules, helps to fully recover from inflammation of the prostate, improve the condition of the whole organism and feel young and active.