Prostatitis is an acute or chronic disease of the prostate gland characterized by inflammation. Symptoms in the acute form are manifested by fever, chills, fever, urination cramps, lower abdominal pain, lower back, and scrotum. The chronic form of the disease, as a rule, progresses without noticeable symptoms. Treatment for acute prostatitis includes the use of medications. In rare cases, surgery is required. Chronic prostatitis can be effectively treated with both medications and folk remedies.
Treatment of acute prostatitis with drugs
Acute prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland caused by infection. The disease is characterized by the appearance of prostate edema and the formation of purulent foci in its tissues.
The following classes of drugs are used to treat:
- Antibiotics.Medicines are the primary weapon in the fight against prostatitis. In order to choose the right drug, you need to learn which microorganisms cause prostatitis. It is necessary to do a bacterial culture of prostate juice. Duration of treatment is about a month or more. The main groups of antibiotics for prostate treatment are: beta-lactam, fluoroquinolone, macrolide.
- Muscle relaxants.Used to relax pelvic muscles and urinary organs. This helps relieve pain and normalize urination.
- Diuretics.The use of drugs of this group is to ensure adequate urinary excretion. With complex therapy, alpha-1 blockers are prescribed.
- Antispasmodic.Drugs of this class are used to relax smooth muscles of blood vessels, activate blood microcirculation, relieve pain and improve prostate secretion.
When choosing drugs, do not be swayed by the headlines imposing treatment of prostatitis with expensive imported drugs. It must be understood that inexpensive drugs are not inferior to foreign analogues, because the therapeutic effect is influenced by the active substance of the drug, not by the trade name and bright colorful packaging.
Chronic disease management
Medicinal treatment of prostatitis includes prescription painkillers, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and steroid medications.
Antibiotics should be included in the treatment of the disease.
Lifestyle changes play a special role in the fight against chronic prostatitis: rationalize nutrition, give up bad habits, increase mobility, avoid stressful situations.
Common drugs for prostate treatment
Nowadays, for the treatment of prostatitis, there are many different drugs. However, patients and doctors have a preference for certain drugs.
The list of the most popular drugs looks like this:
- A drug, the main substance in it is the extract of the Serenoa plant. This substance suppresses the proliferation of prostate tissue, reduces pressure in the bladder, facilitates urination and has anti-inflammatory effects. The effectiveness of drug use is shown by an improvement in urination and general condition of a man. The drug is taken once a day, the time of admission is determined by the doctor.
- An animal drug used to treat chronic prostatitis. The drug has a broad effect: it exhibits organ properties (selectivity) associated with the prostate gland, reduces edema and leukocyte infiltrates of the prostate gland, normalizes the secretory function and activates the functionof the bladder. The drug activates microcirculation in the prostate gland by inhibiting the process of thrombosis, preventing the formation of venous thrombosis in the prostate gland. Candles turn on quickly. They are used for both chronic manifestations of the disease and in the recovery period after prostate surgery. The drug is used one candle a day. Admission time 10 days. Side effects of the drug may manifest with itching in the anus.
- A drug that affects disease by reducing swelling of the prostate gland, activating blood supply in the pelvic region. The drug has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, increases the tonicity of the prostate and bladder, improves immunity. It is available in the form of an injection or rectal suppository. Suppositories must be inserted into the anus twice a day. The duration of the course is 7-10 days.
- Drug, the therapeutic effect is based on inhibition of the activity of male sex hormone testosterone on prostate tissue growth. There is a decrease in the production of dihydrotestosterone, which contributes to a decrease in the size of the prostate gland. This makes it easier for you to urinate. The pills are used in the amount of one tablet per day. Medication is a long-term drug. The duration of treatment should be at least six months.
- A drug that belongs to the group of "antibiotics" and is prescribed for the treatment of acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis. The drug is produced in powder form for the preparation of an injection solution 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.
- A drug produced in the form of capsules with the modified released active ingredient. The drug is prescribed for gastrointestinal disorders and prostatic fibroids, prostatitis. Contraindications to the use of drugs are liver diseases. Take the medicine right after breakfast, drink plenty of water. Dosage is one tablet once a day.
- Medicines of plant origin and not medicine. In fact, it is a rapidly acting complex natural remedy that includes extracts of ginseng, safflower, yellow zelenchuk, goji berries, Potentilla erectus, sage and Caucasian discorea. Thanks to active ingredients, the drug increases libido, erection and normalizes blood circulation in the affected area. This leads to the elimination of the obstruction in the prostate gland and restoring the lost functions of the genitourinary system. The therapeutic effect is also shown in improving a man's emotional state, which is important for prostatitis. As a result, confidence increases and sleep becomes normal. The big advantage is that there are no side effects.
Prostate massage
Along with medications and folk remedies, prostatitis treatment should accompany prostate massage. The procedure is recommended to be performed in a medical facility by a qualified specialist.
Massage is done as follows:
- The man is in the knee-elbow position and relaxes the pelvic muscles as much as possible.
- The doctor put on gloves and put his index finger in the anus.
- The specialist examines the anterior wall. Once the prostate is found, the doctor will press gently.
This process activates the release of secretions from the gland into the urethra. After massaging the prostate gland, it is recommended to do tests to determine the dynamics of the disease.
An important positive effect of prostate massage is to improve blood circulation in the prostate gland, which leads to an increase in protective properties and activation of regenerative processes in the organ. .
Anti-prostatitis at home
Treatment of prostatitis is a lengthy process. In this regard, in order to treat the disease, it is necessary not only to use drugs but to use alternative treatments to be effective. At home, the most popular cure for prostatitis today is decoction, decoction.
Effective measures to fight prostatitis:
- Celandine Broth.A folk remedy can be used concurrently with drug therapy and after its completion. The broth is prepared as follows: 150 grams of hay, poured with 1 liter of boiling water and let stand for a few hours. After filtering through cheesecloth, about 300 grams of honey is added to the composition and 20-30 grams is consumed the night before of each meal. Positive results should be seen after a few days of admission.
- Pumpkin seed. The healing effects of pumpkin seeds are due to their high zinc content. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to consume 50-70 grams of seeds per day. Another option for eating pumpkin seeds is the pumpkin ball. To prepare them, you need to grind 0. 5 kg of raw seeds in a blender and add 300 grams of honey. Then, from the resulting mixture, you can roll it into small balls and use several pieces throughout the day.
- Infuse witch hazel.It is an effective aid in the complex treatment of prostatitis due to the presence of a large number of trace elements and tannins. Infusion has the effect of tonic blood, increase immunity. To prepare medicinal broth, witch hazel or bark is used. You can use two parts of the tree at the same time. The preparation is prepared as follows: 30 grams of crushed dried peels or leaves, incubated in thermos with 300 ml of boiling water and let it soak for 10-12 hours. The broth is then filtered through cheesecloth and taken 50 ml the night before each meal.
- Poplar bark.The medicinal properties of poplar bark are the same as those of witch hazel - due to the high content of trace elements and tannin in the plant. To prepare the tincture, 85 grams of crushed dry bark is placed in a 0, 5 liter glass bottle and 250 ml of vodka alcohol or alcohol is added. The time it takes to infuse the healing preparation is 14-16 days. Drink 1-2 teaspoons of alcohol before each meal.
- Parsley.The plant is capable of reducing inflammation in the prostate gland and normalizing the genitourinary system. Vitamins, trace elements, organic acids and other compounds contained in plants in large amounts are responsible for these parsley properties. So, for example, 100 grams of parsley contains two daily amounts of provitamin A, and almost four times more vitamin C than a lemon. In addition, parsley contains inulin, a natural analogue of insulin. This substance can lower blood sugar. Parsley juice should be taken by 20 ml before each meal. The decoction can be made from parsley seeds. To do this, grind 60 grams of seeds in a blender and pour them with a cup of boiling water. After two hours of infusion, the broth should be filtered through cheesecloth and drink 20-30 ml before each meal.
- Kalanchoe alcohol.There are two ways to use the medicinal properties of plants to treat prostatitis: by preparing Kalanchoe alcohol and preparing a decoction. Alcohol is prepared by mixing 100 grams of crushed leaves and 200 ml of vodka alcohol or alcohol. After three weeks, the alcohol is ready for use. It is only necessary to filter the ingredients through cheesecloth. They drink 10-15 ml of the healing liquid the night before each meal. Duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- The brothfrom a chestnut shell.Chestnuts are used in folk medicine as a tonic, immunomodulatory. To fight prostatitis, it is especially important to have the normal function of the body's immune system. To prepare healing alcohol, use crushed ripe chestnuts peel with an amount of 40 grams per 0. 5 liters of water. Shells are poured with boiling water in thermos and simmered for 10-12 hours, then the ingredients are filtered through cheesecloth and drink the night before each meal, 20-30 ml.
Conifer bath
At home, to treat prostatitis, you can use medicinal herbs to make bath water. The substances contained in the needle are effective in reducing inflammation, relaxing and soothing. To prepare a bath, you can use an infusion that is available from the pharmacy or prepared with your own hands.
To prepare the infusion yourself, you need to mix 500 grams of pine needles with 2 liters of boiling water and let it sit for 2-3 hours. Then the inoculant must be filtered through cheesecloth and poured into a water bath. The water temperature should be between 36-38 degrees. Bath time is 20-25 minutes.
Microclyster due to prostatitis
For the treatment of prostatitis, it is recommended to use bactericides with warm mineral water or hydrogen sulfide. The procedure is done by taking 40 ml of healthy water into a condom and into the rectum. Should keep the fluid in the intestines for as long as possible.
Micro-oil particles with propolis also have remarkable healing properties. You should use sea buckthorn oil, rose hip oil, and vegetable oil. For one procedure it is necessary to mix 30 milligrams of pure propolis with warm oil in an amount of 100 grams. Heat the product in a water bath to 80 degrees and let cool. After cooling, filter through cheesecloth and use as directed. The result after the procedure appeared almost immediately - the pain subsided, the urination was restored. Propolis and oil are effective anti-inflammatory agents, they increase the body's protective properties, effectively destroying harmful microflora.
Treating prostatitis is a long and difficult process. To achieve satisfactory results, it is not enough just to use medicine and folk remedies. Need to radically change the way of life: quit smoking, alcohol, balance diet, avoid stress, cool down, normalize sex life.