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 with modern methods and responds well to drug therapy of the disease.

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

normal and diseased prostate

Drug groups for the treatment of the disease

Doctors take a complex approach to the treatment of prostatitis, especially in acute form. Drug therapy includes several types of drugs, because the treatment goals include:

  • destruction of pathogenic microflora;
  • restoration of the functional properties of the prostate;
  • increase the patient's immunity.

Drug group

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Antibiotics

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

Antiviral

It is prescribed if the inflammation is caused by viruses for which antibiotics are ineffective.

Pain relievers NSAIDs

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

Alpha blockers

It relieves muscle spasm of the urethra and bladder, 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

It normalizes blood flow to the pelvic organs and the prostate gland itself, which helps to eliminate the stagnation of its secretions and increase tissue regeneration due to increased nutrition.

Herbal medicines

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

Vitamin complexes

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

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

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Release form

It improves the functioning of the bladder, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood supply to the prostate, and prevents blood clots.

Candles

Lyophilisate for injection

Normalizes prostate function, reduces thrombosis, stimulates bladder activity.

Pills

Candles

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

Capsules

It reduces inflammation, accelerates the regeneration of prostate tissue, relieves pain and discomfort, and restores healthy urination.

Gelatin capsules

Treatment methods

Prostatitis is not treated only with drugs. Various physiotherapy methods, 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 treatment of prostatitis will help only in the chronic form, it is better to refuse it in the period of exacerbation.

physiotherapy for the treatment of prostatitis

The following works well:

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

Drug treatment

  • Medicines for prostatitis are prescribed by a urologist. Only he will prescribe an effective course of therapy. Medicines are taken strictly according to the prescribed regimen, which is strictly forbidden to change yourself.
  • If the therapy consists of injections or frequent physiotherapy, it is best to carry it out in a clinic or day hospital. If injections are not given, the patient just needs to take pills and put suppositories, it can be treated at home.
  • If it is difficult to get prescribed drugs, they can be replaced with an analogue, but only after consulting a specialist. Find out if you can get drugs for free because. . . Some pharmaceutical products are included in public health programs.

Only by following all these rules, the treatment of any form of prostatitis in men will be effective and the pathology will be completely cured forever.

Traditional methods

Alternative medicine cannot completely cure prostatitis, but it can prevent it or complement drug treatment. Traditional methods are especially good in the fight against early forms of prostatitis.

Advantages of this technique:

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

You can treat the disease at home, but you can use any prescriptions only after approval by your doctor.

Folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis

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

  • fight against viruses and bacteria;
  • elimination of inflammation;
  • eliminate spasms;
  • painkiller;
  • improving blood supply.

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

Bath and sauna

A treatment regimen for chronic prostatitis usually involves a visit to a steam room. It brings relief from pain, spasm, congestion, fatigue in the muscles of the perineum. But you must follow these procedures correctly:

  • herbs useful for men - you should choose an aspen or a special broom, including sage, yarrow, mint, chamomile;
  • Alcohol is prohibited, drink decoctions from gifts of nature that have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects after the steam room;
  • It is forbidden to sharply lower the body temperature: wash yourself with cold water or jump into the pool;
  • Overheating is also not recommended, so it is better not to enter the steam room at high temperatures or stay for too long.

During an exacerbation, bath procedures are prohibited, as they lead to worsening of the condition and the development of complications.

Diet

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

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

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  • alcoholic beverages;
  • fatty and fried foods;
  • Red meat;
  • spicy and salty foods;
  • bakery products;
  • sour;
  • strong tea, coffee;
  • offal.
  • fresh herbs;
  • onion;
  • garlic;
  • mustard;
  • sea fish;
  • sea products;
  • vegetables and fruits.

Help for acute prostatitis

The prostate gland can become inflamed very acutely and quickly, then it is customary to talk about the acute course of the disease. Pain attacks typical for men are difficult to endure, so you should 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 may develop, such as:

  • vascular occlusion;
  • urinary stasis and rupture of the bladder;
  • development of abscess.

Only specialists can prescribe adequate and correct treatment aimed at eliminating an acute attack. It is recommended to take an antispasmodic or pain reliever before the doctors arrive.

Therapy for the chronic form

Prostatitis with a chronic course should be treated for a long time. This complex therapy includes:

  • taking drugs that can treat the prostate and prevent recurrences of the disease;
  • play sports;
  • undergoing physical therapy;
  • diet;
  • regular intercourse;
  • exclusion of immorality.

In many cases, this type of therapy gives good results and patients can do without prostate surgery. This method of treatment is used as a last resort when conservative therapy does not work and it is determined that prostatitis is incurable.

Duration of therapy

Effective treatment of all forms of prostatitis depends on the timely diagnosis of the pathology, the specialty of the treating doctor and the therapy prescribed by him. But the most important condition will the patient help himself?

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

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

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

Are exotic techniques useful?

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

ants

  • These insects can overcome inflammation of the prostate gland thanks to the carboxylic acid secreted after the 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

Hunger

  • 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 such methods are not enough in the fight against prostatitis.

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

According to Neumyvakin

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

According to doctors, the declared therapeutic effect is rarely observed, and a harmful effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive system often occurs. Therefore, before resorting to exotic methods, consult a urologist or find real reviews of patients who follow them.

Acupuncture

  • The effect on acupuncture points of the body activates the synthesis of special substances that activate the mechanism of combating inflammatory processes. According to representatives of Eastern medicine, acupuncture will cure the disease and eliminate its cause.
  • acupuncture for prostatitis
  • Doctors believe that reflexology, which is the basis of treatment, will not overcome the pathology, but as part of a complex treatment, it can activate the hidden reserves of the body and accelerate recovery.

Hirudotherapy

  • Treatment with leeches is relevant because. . . based on blood renewal.
  • According to medical data, one third of the volume of biological fluid in the body is in reserve - it is not used in the subcutaneous capillaries and the general circulation.
  • A leech bite helps remove this reserve fluid, and its volume reduction 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 performed by a specialist. This will allow to achieve a therapeutic result and will not cause complications.

Massage for prostatitis

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

massage for prostatitis
  • eliminate stagnation of prostate juice;
  • naturally remove bacteria, the remains of their vital activity and in advanced cases - pus;
  • blood flow in the perineum and the provision of oxygen and nutrients with it;
  • improve sperm quality (male sperm contains prostate secretion);
  • normalizes sexual function.

Massage has contraindications:

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

The attending physician will remove all restrictions and give a recommendation for the procedure.

Devices and devices 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 of which there are many in the market.

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Vibroacoustic

Vibration stimulates the prostate, thereby strengthening the tone of the organ, improving blood supply and increasing secretions.

Electricity

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

Magnetic

Relieve pain, relieve inflammation, restore healthy prostate function, improve blood flow and secretion flow.

Universal

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

The price 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 is mandatory for the pathological, but there are several exercises that should 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;
  • bends to the right, left leg;
  • pelvic lifts while lying on the back;
  • run, squat, swing, jump.

Consequences of untreated prostatitis

If inflammation of the prostate gland is not given proper attention, it can lead to more serious pathologies. The acute form threatens:

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

The latter causes:

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

Prevention of prostatitis

There are two types of preventive measures - maintaining the right lifestyle or taking medicine.

Vitamin complexes with vitamins A, E, C, zinc, selenium will no longer exist.

A list of healthy lifestyle rules includes:

  • refraining from smoking, alcohol abuse and the use of powerful substances;
  • possible, but regular physical activity;
  • proper nutrition;
  • purity of sexual life.

The result

Reviews of the majority of men who are responsible for taking care of men's health say that it is difficult, but possible, to get rid of prostatitis. Yes, therapy is not limited to tablets and suppositories.

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

Complex treatment performed in accordance with all the rules helps to fully recover from inflammation of the prostate gland, to improve the condition of the whole body, to feel young and active.