The prostate gland is one of the main organs of the male genitourinary system. It creates a secret that is part of sperm and provides conditions for the "life activity" of spermatozoa. Inflammation and swelling of the prostate is considered the most common health problem of men, especially in puberty and old age.
Treatment methods for prostatitis are constantly being improved, the attention of the whole world medical community is focused on this problem. Therapeutic tactics depend on the type of pathology, the reason for its occurrence, the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the degree of spread of the inflammatory process.
Special difficulties are related to the treatment of chronic prostatitis. The frequent recurrence of the disease and the low effectiveness of the therapy are related to the many causes of the pathology and the variety of symptoms. Inflammation of the prostate gland may not be accompanied by pain and other clinical signs of prostatitis, and in many cases, the symptoms characteristic of inflammation of the prostate gland are not related to gland dysfunction at all. Pain in the perineum and lower abdomen due to problems with urination can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
Treatment of prostatitis is a task that requires a comprehensive and sometimes interdisciplinary approach with the participation of an andrologist-urologist and other specialists. If the therapy will take several weeks due to the acute course of the disease and a timely visit to the doctor, the patient with chronic inflammation should be patient in order to achieve complete recovery, not just temporary relief of symptoms. restoration.
Basic principles of prostatitis treatment:
- Timeliness. The sooner the patient consults a doctor, the higher the chance of a full recovery and the lower the risk of complications.
- Professionalism. Prostatitis is a disease with a complex pathogenesis, and therapy can only be carried out by a highly qualified doctor based on the data of a comprehensive examination. Untested methods and advice of traditional healers cannot be trusted.
- Complexity. Treatment should include several scientifically proven treatments to achieve maximum effect.
- Both partners should be treated, as prostatitis is often caused by infectious agents.
- The patient must be responsible for the treatment and strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician.
Medical treatment of prostatitis
Drug therapy is the main treatment for prostatitis. Its complex includes drugs of different spectrum of effects. The treatment regimen is determined individually in each individual case, taking into account the results of the examination and the nature of the disease.
The main components of the complex drug treatment of prostatitis:
- Antibacterial agents.If the presence of pathogenic microflora is determined by the results of Bakposev, antibiotics are prescribed for acute prostatitis. The choice of a particular drug depends on tests on the sensitivity of microorganisms to a particular active substance.
Antibiotics that suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms are used in prostatitis of bacterial origin. With inflammation of the prostate of a non-infectious nature, these drug groups are also prescribed to prevent or eliminate bacterial complications. The duration of antibiotic therapy can be several weeks.
Antibiotics should only be taken as directed by your doctor. Only he can determine the necessary dosage and duration of the drug. Attempts to self-medicate will lead to an imbalance in the microflora and the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as the development of resistance to antibacterial agents in pathogens.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy.It is carried out with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a short course of 5-7 days. These drugs can both stop the inflammatory process and alleviate or completely eliminate the pain of prostatitis.
- Adrenoblockers.They are prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate gland and bladder neck, to relieve pain during urination.
- Other directions.Other drug groups can also be used to restore urine flow, relieve spasms, and relieve pain.
Surgical treatment is indicated with the accumulation of purulent exudate in the prostate gland.
Auxiliary methods in the treatment of prostatitis
For the effective treatment of prostatitis, it is important to remove congestion in the pelvic organs, restore blood circulation in them and improve microcirculation. It is used for:
- acupuncture;
- magnetic laser therapy;
- shock wave therapy;
- prostate massage;
- microclysts with decoctions of medicinal plants or solutions of medicinal substances;
- rectal diathermy;
- mud treatment (rectal sticks, mud panties).
These methods are especially important in chronic prostatitis, which is characterized by a repeated course. Physiotherapy along with medication helps to treat prostatitis and eliminate the negative impact of the pathology on the general state of health. In some cases, if erectile dysfunction and other functional disorders or psychogenic complications are observed against the background of inflammation of the prostate gland, the help of a psychotherapist is also necessary.
Fulfillment of medical recommendations
The patient should actively participate in the treatment of prostatitis, which consists in the implementation of the following recommendations.
- Normalization of physical activity.It plays an important role in the restoration of blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Therefore, men suffering from prostatitis are advised to do walking, swimming, regular exercise, yoga and other possible activities. This helps to improve the results of treatment and works as a prevention of one of the most common provocateurs of chronic prostatitis - insufficient blood supply to the prostate gland.
- Diet correction. You should limit the consumption of foods that contribute to the development of constipation and increase the formation of gas in the intestines. These are white flour, sweets, legumes, raw cabbage, excess animal protein, etc. are products made fromAlthough changes in diet are not of real therapeutic value, they can greatly alleviate the symptoms of prostatitis caused by the pressure of the intestines on the prostate gland. It is also recommended to remove spicy, sweet foods, acids from the menu, which can change the urine pH and increase the manifestations of dysuria.
- Normalization of sexual life.With prostatitis, you can not practice sexual intercourse, forced abstinence, delayed ejaculation. In the treatment of this disease, not the actual intimate contacts, but ejaculation and the increase in blood circulation in the prostate gland caused by it play an important role. The only condition that should stop sexual life is painful ejaculation or other discomfort during arousal.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor gives detailed recommendations that are appropriate for a specific clinical situation. You should not treat yourself: prostatitis is a disease that can cause serious complications if not stopped in time.